VOL. 113 - NO. 45 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, NOVEMBER 6, 2009 $.30 A COPY MAYOR THOMAS MENINO Wins 5th Consecutive Term by Sal Giarratani Four term 66-year-old hoped for … we’ve given Mayor Thomas Menino of voice to many people in this Hyde Park defeated Coun- city who have not been cilor at Large Michael F. heard for years.” Mayor Flaherty Jr., 57 percent to Menino will enter his 5th 43 percent. This mayoral term as Mayor of Boston, election was the most chal- something that has never lenging election for Mayor been done before. Boston will Menino. City Councilor have had the longest run- Michael Flaherty broke ning mayor for 20 years down barriers by recruiting should Menino stay in office City Councilor Sam Yoon as for the remainder of his a running mate while re- term. In the Boston City ceiving endorsements from Council race incumbents, former Mayor Ray Flynn and John Connolly and Stephen Mel King. Dubbed as the Murphy won another term “urban mechanic” Menino crowd assembled at the with Connolly topping the worked hard to get his camp Fairmont Copley Plaza hotel, ticket. Newcomers, Ayanna out to vote. As some voters “The headlines may read Pressley and Felix Arroyo Jr. felt that Boston had become that today we were elected have joined the Boston City NOVEMBER 11, 2009 complacent the majority ap- to a fifth term, historic term. Council at large. As some- parently felt that sticking to Let’s be clear, we haven’t one who campaigned for what they know is what is made history with this elec- Ayanna, it was nice show- best for Boston. More than tion, but we will, with what ing up for a Dorchester 110,000 voters showed up at we create of it.” victory party for a change. the polls, the highest num- Flaherty, in conceding to Lastly, District 1 Salvatore ber in a mayoral election the mayor added, “Although LaMattina defeated Chris- News Briefs since 1993. After declaring the outcome of this election tian Kulikoski. Another Bos- by Sal Giarratani victory, Menino told the was not what any of us had ton election has passed.

Kudos to D.A. Gerry Leone Patriot Act is Helping Save Lives Middlesex District Attorney Gerard Leone Jr., by Gregory D. Lee for appealing to Beacon Hill to provide some judicial Thanks in part to the Pa- what led to the other arrests records, surveillance, and sanity by stripping serial sex offenders on having triot Act, the FBI is more pro- is still unknown, there is a interviewing skills to stop the final word on whether a judge or jury decides active in its search for Mus- good chance the FBI used Mehanna before he or his if the pervs are a danger to the community at lim terrorists operating in similar investigative tech- companions could do any large. State law currently allows defendants in a this country. The recent ar- niques in these cases, harm. sexually dangerous hearing to choose either a rests of suspected terrorists thanks to the Patriot Act, The same holds true dur- judge or jury. Leone wants prosecutors to decide. in Springfield, Illinois, New which has been consistently ing the 1993 World Trade Senate 1548 gives prosecutors the right to re- York City, Dallas and Boston attacked by the left as an Center bombing investiga- quest a jury trial and if they do, that happens. prove the Patriot Act is work- instrument of intrusive gov- tion when the FBI quickly Since 2007, Middlesex has civilly committed ing to enable the FBI to be ernment. Before the events identified Ramzi Yousef as seven of seven with juries, but only four of nine more aggressive in its fight of 9/11, the CIA could not the mastermind behind the before a judge. Says Leone, ‘We’re asking for the against terrorism. share its intelligence with plot. From my personal expe- public to be part of it ... including the public’s Keeping us safe. the FBI about terrorists trav- rience as a DEA special voice in a matter that has a direct impact on pub- In the case of Husein eling to or residing in the agent who helped arrest lic safety.” Seems like a no-brainer to me! Smadi, the Dallas wannabe U.S. because of policies Yousef in Islamabad, Paki- Fox is Winning White House Assault terrorist who strived to blow implemented during the stan and collected evidence The White House already fumbling over wars up a bank building there, the Clinton Administration. found in his guesthouse in Iraq and Afghanistan, have started another war FBI surfed the internet and Since knocking down the room, I can tell you that with the Fox News Network. White House Com- visited various terrorism wall between the intelli- these people are deadly se- munications Director Anita Dunn said Fox is related web sites where it gence and law enforcement rious about killing Ameri- “opinion journalism masquerading as news.” found him trying to join the communities, arrests like cans, Europeans and anyone Senior Advisor David Axelrod said Fox is “not really jihad. Prior to 9/11, the FBI these are happening with else standing in their way a news station.” Finally, Chief of Staff Rahm was prohibited from doing more frequency and I predict to achieve political and reli- Emanuel warned other networks not to “be led this. others will follow. gious goals. Shooting holi- (by) and following Fox.” One day recently, the The FBI learned that the The Patriot Act allows the day shoppers at a jammed Obama Administration reportedly tried something illegal alien from Jordan, free-flow of information be- packed shopping mall is only seemingly underhanded. The Treasury Depart- who overstayed his U.S. tour- tween the intelligence and one of many soft targets ment made new Pay Czar Ken Feinberg available ist visa, intended to blow up law enforcement communi- these people are examining for interviews with the White House “pool” news Fountain Place, a 60-story ties; but there is no substi- to bring the jihad to U.S. soil. organization, except FOX. To their credit, other bank office building in down- tute for good, old fashion Fortunately, since 9/11, networks refused the offer and the White House town Dallas. Instead of con- police work. The recent ar- the FBI’s focus has shifted backed down. FOX was allowed in to the pool area. demning Muslims who want rest of U.S. citizen Tarek from its traditional role in FOX, by the way, has more viewers than CNN and to do such horrendous acts, Mehanna, the Sudbury, MA bank robberies and white MSNBC combined. the Council on American man who allegedly conspired collar crime to terrorism. Anita Dunn by the way just loves Mao and touted Islamic Relations (CAIR) ac- with others to obtain auto- Because the Patriot Act him in front of high school students and now she cuses the FBI of entrapment, matic weapons to shoot frees it from ridiculous re- and her crew are going to decide what “news” is? as if a Muslim would never shoppers at a mall, is a good strictions, it is now a much consider doing such a thing. example. The FBI used infor- Although the details of mants, government travel (Continued on Page 15)

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Honoring All Who Served or Serve We have a sacred trust with worn on Veterans Day, and THE HOLY WATER STOUP those who wear the uniform of where can I obtain them? A stoup is defined as a usually placed in an atrium isfactory design placed the the United States of America. A. The wearing of poppies basin for holy water, and it and decorated with bronze atrium in front of the church, From the Minutemen who in honor of America’s war can be either freestanding statuettes, while water permitting the faithful to stood watch over Lexington dead is traditionally done on or attached to a wall. Its ori- flowed from fishes, shells, or come in from the fields, use and Concord to the service Memorial Day, not Veterans gin is traced back to the nu- vases that were held or sup- the fountain or well, and then members who served in Iraq Day. merous public and private ported by nymphs. enter the edifice. and Afghanistan, American To that last point I add that fountains of ancient Rome. As was mentioned many There were thirty-one veterans deserve our deepest many of us do join our The Roman regard for the times in the past, Emperor Early Christian Basilican appreciation and respect… – friends from the British decorative use of running Constantine’s victory over Churches in Rome alone. Proclamation, by the Presi- Commonwealth nations in water was almost a sacred Maxentius in 312 A.D. led to These churches were usu- dent of the United States, wearing the red poppy of one. Fresh and ever-chang- the cessation of Christian ally erected over the burial of November 11, 2009 as remembrance on November ing water in sculptured foun- persecutions in Rome, and place of the saint to whom the Veterans Day 11th as well as on Memorial tains was very often used eventually to the adoption of structure was dedicated. The following Q & A is from Day. Poppies on days of re- to memorialize great men Christianity as the religion Some of the saints were the United States Depart- membrance are a sort of and noble deeds. Their of the empire. The Chris- martyred or otherwise per- ment of Veterans Affairs secular sacramental — like fountains were designed ei- tians were then permitted to ished during imperial times Q. Which is the correct the smudge of ash that ther as large basins of water convert and occupy pagan when the law specifically pro- spelling of Veterans Day? Catholics bear on their fore- (“lacus”), with spouting jets structures for the practice of hibited burial within the A. Veterans Day does not heads on the first day of Lent (“salientes”), or at times, the their religion. walls of the city. Churches include an apostrophe but — an outward and visible two styles were combined. As Bearing in mind that the dedicated to those saints does include an “s” at the sign. Such public displays much as fifty million gallons Early Christians were essen- were named S. Paolo Fuori le end of “veterans” because it are good and ought to be pro- of water poured into ancient tially Romans, we can real- Mura, S. Lorenzo Fuori le is not a day that “belongs” to moted, especially among the Rome each day through four- ize that the concept of an Mura, and S. Agnese Fuori le veterans, it is a day for hon- young. While we do not com- teen great aqueducts. This atrium with a fountain was Mura. oring all veterans. pel anyone to any particular abundance of water encour- not strange to them. The During later years a holy Q. On what day of the observation, the man, or aged the designed and con- atrium, open in the center, water stoup was placed just week will Veterans Day be woman, who neglects such struction of numerous foun- surrounded by a covered col- inside the front entrance to observed? ritualized acts of honor ought tains. One report tells us that onnade on all four sides, sat- the church, the atrium was A. Veterans Day is always to stand out from the norm. Marcus Agrippa, the wealthy isfied their need for a clois- spread open like a horse- observed officially on Novem- I recall vividly, as a teen- Roman general and builder of tered area where monks or shoe, and a decorative foun- ber 11, regardless of the ager, getting that lesson the Pantheon, constructed priests could exercise, medi- tain replaced the original day of the week on which it from an unexpected source, seven hundred lacus and five tate, and still maintain a seg- washing facility. St. Peter’s falls. a Dorothy Sayers mystery, hundred salientes as his regated dignity. Remember, in Rome, with its Bernini Q. What is the difference The Unpleasantness at the personal gift to the people too, that the Early Christians colonnade and fountains, is between Veterans Day and Bellona Club, in which the of Rome. Great numbers of who worked the fields needed the best example of this lat- Memorial Day? practice — nearly universal fountains also existed in a facility to wash or cleanse ter design. A. Many people confuse in the 1920s — of wearing private homes and villas. themselves before entering NEXT WEEK: Byzantine Memorial Day and Veterans remembrance poppies is These private fountains were their house of worship. A sat- Churches Day. Memorial Day is a day the source of the clue to the for remembering and honor- mystery. ing military personnel who For further information died in the service of their on the celebration of Veter- CAPT. JAMES CLAIBORNE country. While those who ans Day, please visit http:// died are also remembered, www1.va.gov/opa/vetsday/ Always Did It The Right Way Veterans Day is the day set by Sal Giarratani aside to thank and honor David Trumbull is the I’ve known of Jimmy ton cop, he’s had both good thought he would become ALL those who served hon- chairman of the Boston Ward Claiborne for his entire 30- moments and bad. He sur- Boston’s Police Commis- orably in the military - in Three Republican Committee. year career. As a police of- vived it all without losing his sioner some day but that was wartime or peacetime. In Boston’s Ward Three includes ficer for the Metro Boston sanity thanks to his good not to be. fact, Veterans Day is largely the North End, West End, part DMH Police Department, sense of humor. He was The neighborhoods that intended to thank LIVING of Beacon Hill, downtown, I’ve even bumped into him never a guy in a clique. He make up Area B-3 will miss veterans for their service. waterfront, Chinatown, and on duty. The last time I saw was always true to him- him He became part of that Q. Why are red poppies part of the South End. him was at Benny Tauro’s self. I remember a few years neighborhood. annual police BBQ in his back when he was unfairly However, it won’t be just back yard over in East Bos- blamed for a tragic shooting Mattapan but many neigh- Greater Boston’s Affordable Private Cemetery ton. He seemed to be really that killed a college coed borhoods across the city that enjoying himself, laughing outside Fenway Park. He had come to know this man. Traditional Burial Plot and talking to all around him. bounced back from that He is still remembered He could pass for Buddha in unfairness and continued fondly by the people of East (for 2) Starting at $1500 a police uniform reminding being a good cop and Boston from his previous everyone of his football days commander. days as captain over at at both Cathedral and North- He recently retired on Oc- Area 7. He was always more COMMUNITY MAUSOLEUMS GARDEN COLUMBARIUMS eastern. He liked good food tober 29 to take a top job with than just a commander or 500 Canterbury St. 617.524.1036 and it showed. the Harvard University Po- leader, he was a real person Boston, MA 02131 www.stmichaelcemetery.com Over the years as a Bos- lice Department. I always who cared about the people Serving the Italian community for over 100 years! he was sworn to serve and protect. East Boston will Beauwolfe Rock & Roll Band Reunites never forget him. 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AMERICA ON COURSE TO EUROPEAN WELFARE STATE by Edward P. Shallow How many Maoists in the White House does it take to convince the American people that we are on a tran- Left to Right: Italia Unita members John Antonellis, Joe Papparella, Photographer sition from our Democratic Republic to one of a Valentina Opezzo, Italia Unita members, Aldo Cipriano, Todd Fairchild, Vito-Michael Communist state? The 35 czars comrade Obama has Licata and Italia Unita Board Member Gene Schepici. surrounded himself with are out of the mold of the former emperors of Russia, all seeking great or un- In observance of October Italian Heritage limited power over freedom loving American citizens. Month, Italia Unita sponsored a photo They want a complete reversal of the free enterprise exhibit at 80 Border Street, Atlantic Works system that has made America the envy of the world. Building in East Boston. Valentina Oppezzo, This just in from Glenn Beck, Manufacturing Czar a young Italian photographer from the Ron Bloom is the latest in a long line of White House Piedmont region of Italy displayed her work officials who love Chairman Mao. Mao, of course, is for the first time in America. She is the loving former Chinese dictator who killed 70 mil- currently a resident of Cambridge, Massa- lion people during peacetime, so what is not to love? chusetts and was extremely proud to show- Bloom also mocked capitalism, “We know that the free case her photography at this event. market is nonsense.” This is of course the sentiment Her still life pictures have been displayed you want from the person trying to create jobs in the in several groups and solo exhibitions manufacturing sector. in Italy, and recently at the ArtMarket They now control the Auto Industry (General Motors Gallery of Downtown Boston, at the & Chrysler); much of the Banking Industry; their Exhibition area of the Harvard Medical crowning achievement, government control of the School and during the 3DB event organ- Valentina Opezzo, photographer, with nation’s health care, considered the best in the world ized by the Duplessy Foundation. For more Italia Unita Board Members, Stephen will be but a fond memory for most Americans who information about Italia Unita please log Jones and Charlie Clark in front of her value their doctor-patient relationship they now take onto www.italiaunita.org. photography. for granted. The imbecile Nancy Pelosi has indicated she will propose to change the “Public Option” to “Competitive BAY STATE CHAPTER OF FREEDOMS FOUNDATION TO Option”, the feeling being it will be more attractive to some skeptics. It is advised; no matter the title, it PRESENT GEORGE WASHINGTON HONOR MEDALS still implies government control of health care, a matter of life or death. I remain convinced we the The Weber Foundation of Helping Hands, people will never trust government to control our health choices. Piers Park Sailing Center of East Boston to be Honored In a recent e-mail from “Human Events” the sub- The Bay State Chapter nity,” said Pat Rosa, Presi- given out nearly $650,000 in ject is titled, “America on the Brink.” of Freedoms Foundation at dent of Bay State Chapter, grants since October of 2000 Just before the 2008 elections, the conservative Valley Forge will present Freedoms Foundation. “We in the New England States, economist and commentator Thomas Sowell warned the prestigious George honor these organizations New York, New Jersey and that a Barack Obama presidency would prove a “point Washington Honor Medal to with the George Washington Pennsylvania. The grants of no return” for America. a community assistance Honor Medal because they help those who have fallen Why? Because once in power, Dr. Sowell explained, foundation and an adaptive have made a difference in on hard times to pay medi- President Obama and the Democratic majorities in youth sailing organization the lives of countless citi- cal or utility bills, their mort- Congress would affect such radical changes in our to honor their dedication zens across our state.” gage, or provide clothing and nation’s economy, legal structure and social fabric that to community service and The late Marie Mucci food for struggling families. there would be no rolling them back. patriotism. The Chapter will O’Shea of East Boston will Piers Park Sailing Center Today, we stand on the brink of Dr. Sowell’s predic- also present a posthumous also be honored with both and its Adaptive Sailing tion coming true. “Spirit of ’76" Award for meri- the U.S. Eastern Regional Program Director, Maureen (Continued on Page 14) torious service to a late resi- and Bay State Chapter McKinnon-Tucker, are be- dent of East Boston. “Spirit of ’76" Awards for her ing honored for bringing sail- The Honor Medal will be dedication to the good works ing to those who thought presented on Friday, Novem- of Freedoms Foundation, and they’d never be able to sail. ber 6 to: The Weber Founda- her many civic and chari- Piers Park has the only fully tion of Helping Hands, Inc.; table endeavors. wheelchair accessible sail- and Piers Parks Sailing Cen- The Weber Foundation of ing dock in Boston Harbor, ter of East Boston. Helping Hands is a non-profit so it is the perfect place to “The Weber Foundation charity that provides direct host the adaptive sailing and the Piers Park Sailing financial assistance to indi- program. In 2008, 342 dis- Center both represent the viduals and families facing abled adults and children ideals of America — caring life-threatening illnesses or took part in various adaptive for others less fortunate and other catastrophic situa- selfless service to commu- tions. The Foundation has (Continued on Page 12) R.J. Antonelli and Company Incorporated Accountants and Auditors Send letter to: Pamela Donnaruma, Editor, Boston Business Journal Top 50 Firms – 2004/2005 The Post-Gazette, P.O. Box 130135, Boston, MA 02113 Corporations • Trusts • Estates • Individuals • Computer Services • Financial Planning Buying and Selling Businesses • I.R.S. and D.O.R. 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Analyst U.S. Ford Motors, Bill Ford, much as I love baseball. In city, I wonder what is both- points the next. It was a frus- Martshushima says that CEO, to give users an incen- Boston, politics is very much ering folks and chasing trating week with the GDP Nissan couldn’t master the tive to recharge at night. GM like sports. many of them to other com- up 3% and unemployment hybrid technology. They say is planning to sell its Volt in One election ends, another munities outside Boston. above projection. The stimu- that knowledge is a neces- the U.S. next year 2010. The starts. I grew up in Roxbury What really can an elected lus bill had created 640,000 sary stepping stone to all high cost of lithium-ion bat- where Rep. Charlie Iannello official do after the cam- jobs. Unemployment has electric vehicles. When a teries is the only battery held the House seat for nine paigning has stopped? Can climbed to 9.8%, a 26 year company rolls out for the that can store enough to terms. He even won once they do anything? Isn’t this high, well above what the first two years the makers power all electric cars, mak- while a guest at Charles why many voters never economists predicted if the will lose money. Toyota ing it costly for cars. All the Street and by a landslide. vote? stimulus bill were enacted. should leverage all the in- automakers are behind Toy- The old neighborhood was What are the real issues Even government payrolls vestment learned from hy- ota as they haven’t mastered also the birthplace of legend- that city residents are con- have fallen by 144,000 since brid and jump into the next the hybrid technology. That ary James Michael Curley. cerned about and look for February. This is after $340 all electric technology. knowledge is a must for all How could I not love politics? solutions to make life better billion of the stimuli was Toyota opted from the start electric cars also. Toyota is Way back in the third grade for them, their families spent. The money went to to develop its own batteries going to leverage all the in- at St. Rita’s Grammar School, and their neighborhoods? I infrastructure projects, loans for use in hybrids and all vestment learned from 10 I once informed Sister Rita think there are several is- to States, jobless benefits, electric cars. The battery is years experimenting and Mary that I wished to grow sues that need to be faced small business loans and tax key! Toyota, after 12 years should jump into the all elec- up and become Boston’s first squarely by city government cuts. The DOW held up bet- of R&D has a trunkful of pat- tric technology. Italian mayor. My parents for in partnership with the ter than the other indexes. ents for the batteries and Oil prices dropped to $77/ different reasons objected. people. A few blue chips such as the motors. Toyota priced its barrel from $82/barrel last My mother said I was actu- • Safer neighborhoods. IBM, Proctor & Gamble and all electric car at $20,400, week. Gold prices jumped ally Irish like her and my • Dealing with gang and American Express managed just $400 above second gen- $40 to break $1,000/ounce father said, I was Sicilian drug-related crime. small gains for the week. eration Prius prices. Toyota and helped the international and not Italian. I did attempt • Public schools that work for Announcement of bank- lost $4.4 billion last year in markets. However, stocks to run for the old Boston children. ruptcy for commercial lender sales, as Toyota formed a plunged on big volume as the School Committee back in • Public safety measures CIT Group hurt financials, partnership with Panasonic, DOW slid 2.5% and the NYSE 1979 when I was only 29 creating safe environments along with JP Morgan, which which has 40% of the joint fell 3.1%. It was the end of years old. Didn’t get on the both pro-active and reactive. has dropped and seen its Ac- company to Toyota’s 60%. the fiscal year for mutual ballot. In 1995, I did run for • More housing opportuni- cumulation/Distributing They make two different bat- funds, which could count for Quincy School Committee ties. ratings slide drastically. teries, which give power, one the higher volume. The but finished second from • After school community Excess capacity is bad for is a nickel metal hydride White House took credit for last. Now I’m back in Boston centers. the U.S., where auto sales battery which will power the saving 640,000 jobs. Most and I still dream of running • Parks and recreation. have fallen to their lowest new generation of plug-in jobs were based on stimulus again. In my younger days, • Effective system of emer- rates in years. U.S. sales hybrids, Toyota is rolling out grants and loan recipients, my motto was vote for new gency care. spiked in August due to the 500 for the U.S. market and unemployment has climbed blood. Now, older, it’s all These 8 areas of govern- $3 billion Cash for Clunkers Europe and Asia. They will to 9.8%, a 26 year high. Gov- about experience. ment can make or break a incentive to trade old gas have the vehicles in the U.S. ernment payrolls have I’ve watched this year’s city’s livability. Actions al- guzzlers, but it has since by 2012. The plug-in will fallen by 149,000 since Feb- mayor’s race between youth ways speak louder than fallen to their lowest levels travel up to 12 miles on pure ruary. The AP surveyed a and experience. Both have campaign hype. Drowning to new lows. Noriyuhi electric power before the sampling of reprinted job their place. However, it has residents in rhetoric is Martshushima, analyst with gas engine kicks in. Mean- gains, and found one in six been a long time since I meaningless. Our elected Toyota hybrid system to while, GM is slated to go on jobs were inflated. Often heard a candidate, actually, officials have a primary ob- make the Nissan Altima sale with its own all electric they were counted twice, or emotionally attach them- ligation to serve the needs hybrid which sold only 7,773 vehicles in 2010. GM will temporary jobs counted as selves to city residents. Most of the folks they represent hybrids in the first nine assemble lithium based ion permanent. folks look at politicians like in government. months this year in the U.S. battery packs in Michigan, two-dimensional cutouts. The first areas of govern- He says that Nissan is about Toyota has 2,092 patents on It’s time to call your Where is their outrage? ment that must be ad- a decade behind Toyota in its Prius hybrids. Nissan financial advisor or call me Where is their hope? Where dressed quickly are creating hybrids. It continues to work plans on selling its all elec- at 617-261-7777. is their shared vision with safe neighborhoods for all a the rest of us? If it is all psy- real community policing chological, why aren’t we policy entails bringing the A TRAIL OF VACANT ROXBURY LOTS identifying with their goals? community and local police If I were running for mayor, together to work on issues by Sal Giarratani I would communicate my of concerned to neighbor- While everyone has heard Roxbury. I remember when tombstones to the past, but vision with the struggle of hood people. Community about the big hole in the Hunnemann Street was what we have is just as bad neighborhood folk I see folks must become the eyes ground in Downtown Boston turned into Melnea Cass as any hole in Downtown everyday while travelling and ears of the community. once the site of Filene’s near Boulevard. There used to be Crossing. Empty lots sit va- across the city. I watch folks The police aren’t the enemy, the corner of Franklin and a vibrant neighborhood in cant for decades. Promises of shopping along Columbia the enemy is apathy. Washington Streets, this is Lower Roxbury, but that was building came and promises Road in Uphams Corner and Another area of concern not the old site of broken a long time ago. Today, a few of building got apparently for- wonder what they’re feeling is public education. We dreams. I grew up in Lower old buildings remain as gotten. The old Bartlett Yard about their neighborhood. Is need good schools in every Garage just sits there like a it safe for them? Do they neighborhood. cemetery, an 8.5 acre of fear walking around alone We need children going to NEW FOR winter! what some have called in the evenings? Can I at- schools closer to home. We stride rite “Roxbury’s hope and disillu- tempt to identify with their need parents working with sionment.” This MBTA prop- hopes, dreams and fears? the schools in a partnership baby - toddler - youth erty near Dudley Square Can l address their concerns watches time pass it by. clearly? 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Bistro • Beer • Wine Page 6 POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 6, 2009 Charles Borromeo by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari ALL THAT ZAZZ November 4th is the Feast tal in carrying out the celebrated, news came of the by Mary N. DiZazzo Day of Saint Charles wishes of the Pope to have outbreak of plague in Venice Borromeo, Archbishop of reassembled the Council of and Mantua; huge crowds Milan and Cardinal. He is Trent, suspended in 1552. had flocked into Milan to ob- Beeswax — for the Love of Honey! the Patron Saint of Cat- It was amid the most adverse tain the jubilee indulgence The Romans sent messages written on tablets coated with echists and Seminarians. ecclesiastical and political and brought with them the He was born in the castle of conditions that he was suc- plague, which broke out beeswax which could then be easily erased and a response Arona on Lake Maggiore on cessful, and on January 18, with great violence. Saint written over. October 2, 1538. He was an 1562 the council was re- Charles gave himself up en- Ciao bella, moisturizing skin products. aristocrat by birth, his father opened. He was active in tirely to the care of the sick The natural protectants of You can also find beeswax in Count Gilbert Borromeo was supervising the drawing-up assembling clergy and lay Mother Nature are God’s gift make-up, soaps, lip balms, both a man of talent and of the Catechism, Missal helpers from as far as the to mankind. Another gift fea- hair pomades, lubricants sanctity; his mother Marga- and Breviary called for by Alpine valleys to assist in tured here is beeswax, cre- and candles. In fact a candle ret was of the house of the Council of Trent embody- caring for the sick and dy- ated by honey bees. They made from beeswax is a Medici. ing the teachings of the ing. The plague lasted from secrete wax flakes from cleaner burn. He studied at Milan and Council. the summer of 1576 until the glands in their abdomens Beeswax is also used to the University of Pavia Saint Charles arrived in summer of 1578. that they use to build their polish furniture, wax surf- where he received his doc- Milan in April 1566 where he He founded a society honeycomb. When all the boards, and coat screws and torate in civil and cannon immediately sold artifacts of secular priests, Oblates of nectar is collected and mi- nails. law in 1559. He was sum- for the relief of the impover- St. Ambrose (now Oblates raculously turns into honey Other popular uses are a moned to Rome by the newly ished, and went vigorously to of St. Charles) in 1578, and the bees seal each small waterproofer for leather and elected Pope Pius IV where work for the reformation of was active in preaching, comb with wax. wood and as a coating for he was made cardinal-dea- his diocese, calling together resisting the inroads of The bee keeper cuts off cheese. con in 1560 and nominated a diocesan synod for the pro- Protestantism, and bringing these seals to separate the Today is the day to cel- administrator of the vacant mulgation of the decrees of back lapsed Catholics to the honey. Then this wax is ebrate the bee! See of Milan. Charles was the Council of Trent. He con- Church. He encountered op- melted down into molds and Buona giornata and God ordained a priest at Santa tinued to reform his diocese position from many sources is made to be purchased. bless the United States of Maria Maggiore on the by establishing the Confra- in his efforts to reform It is a tough wax with a America! fourth of September, 1563 ternity of Christian Doctrine people and institutions. high melting point. At some — Mary N. and consecrated bishop on for the religious instruction He died in Milan on the time the wax can be com- DiZazzo-Trumbull the 7th of December of the of children whose schools night of November 3-4, and bined with olive oil or min- Read prior weeks’ “All That same year. He was to be- are said to have numbered was canonized in 1610. He eral oil and is used as a Zazz” columns at www.mary come bishop of Milan which 740 with 40,000 pupils thus was one of the towering paste. This combination is a 4nails.com. Mary is a third- had been without a resident Saint Charles was the origi- figures of the Catholic soothing protectant to the generation cosmetologist and bishop for over eighty years. nator of “Sunday School.” Counter Reformation, a pa- skin. This wax mixture pro- a Massachusetts distributor of Before assuming his In the year 1574 Pope tron of learning and the arts, vides a water-resistant coat- Kosmea brand rose hip oil diocese in Milan, he was Gregory XIII proclaimed a and though he achieved a ing on skin and can be re- products. She may be con- detained in Rome where he jubilee for 1575. In 1576 the position of great power, he moved with the use of soap. tacted at (978) 470-8183 or founded the Vatican Acad- jubilee was kept in the used it with humility, per- You can find beeswax in [email protected] emy for literary work. He Diocese of Milan. It began sonal sanctity, and unself- was made Papal Secretary on the 2nd of February. ishness. His feast day is of State and was instrumen- While the jubilee was being November 4th. Elvis Has Left the Post-Gazette NATIONAL DEBATE SERIES The National Debate Series: Boston is a tell”, sending more troops to Afghanistan, FREE event taking place at BU’s Morse Au- and nuclear energy. The event is hosted by ditorium on November 10th from 7 to 10pm. It Politalk – a Boston area political talk pro- will bring together the debate teams from gram — in partnership with Debatepedia, Harvard, MIT, BU and BC, and special who is providing extensive pro/con materi- guest Steve Pagliuca, co-owner of the Bos- als on the above topics for audience mem- ton Celtics and Democratic candidate for the bers and the general public. Log onto http:/ U.S. Senate, to debate four topics: the pub- /www.nationaldebateseries.com for more lic health insurance option, “don’t ask don’t information.

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Part one of the My human companion was ing and the food was great, Calabria Connection was thinking about going on va- two nights in a row she dined held on November 10, 2008 cation for a week and Fort at the Seasons 52 restau- at the University of Massa- Lauderdale seems to be the rant and she met Chef chusetts, Boston Campus. place to go. High 80’s sunny, Warren who cooked these Part three of Calabria Con- warm water, clubs and eat- special dishes for my human nection is projected with ing out every night — that companion and even sent future funding to be held sounds good to me. I guess I over dessert and sat with in Calabria, Italy. Part four am not going to Florida, I’m her for a while. will be held in Modena, Italy heading to stay with my boss Staying at the Hilton Fort and Part five will be held in Pam, “Oh goodness!” Is this Lauderdale Beach Resort was Genova, Italy. Mr. Robert true? I not only work for the beautiful, over looking the Trifiletti Director of the woman, but I have to live ocean. I understand it’s the Italian Center of New York with her for a whole week. place to be and she even City Boston Office and What is it going to be like? stayed in a suite. I stayed in Mr. Albano Ponte is the Ex- Let me tell you I was in for a first-class hotel too at ecutive Director introduced a big surprise she has a nice Pam’s house. I had my own the program and explained big backyard I ran around personal chef and walker. My the future programs includ- and had a wonderful time. human companion can ing the Widow in White to Julian Ball the narrator Mussolini took to show his Pam would take me to the leave me any time as long be conducted by the Italian brought visual images by alliance with Hitler and that Post-Gazette everyday and as I stay with Pam. Center starting January describing the encounter was the establishment of home each night. She would As my human companion 2010. This presentation of Margherita and Benito internment camps in Italy. make supper, beef stew would say it is hard to make will be presented in other Mussolini in her apartment. Dr. Maria Lombardo de- one night, roast beef with a decision when you have to States, and in Boston. An- Brian Doyle played Major scribed the Ferramonti di mashed potatoes another leave your pooch behind. other activity of the Center Klemmer chauffer and Tarsia Concentration Camp night and then homemade Who can I leave Fido with? was the showing of the film James Bullock a former ad- in Calabria, where over soup with chicken. I hate to Who will really take care of entitled San Francesco which mire and lover of Margherita 2,000 Jews from all parts of hurt my companion’s feel- Fido? Who can I trust? I was scheduled at the Univer- that goes back many years Europe were allowed to live ings but Pam’s a pretty good guess I was lucky that my sity of Massachusetts last into her past. in harmony as long as they cook she can leave me with boss offered to take me and August 28, 2009. The show- The period was 1938 when maintained order. Unlike her any time. my human companion didn’t ing was cancelled due to Mussolini introduced the the German Lagers, in the My human companion had have to worry. She had a the closing of the university Racial Laws, which were Ferramonti Camp the Jews a wonderful time in Florida. wonderful vacation, because due to the death of Senator similar to Hitler’s Nurem- were allowed to practice The weather was wonderful. I was very well cared for. A Kennedy. The building berg Laws of 1935. Mussolini their religion and even in- She spent her days by the little R&R for everyone. where it was to be shown was wanted to show Hitler that struct the children as well pool or the beach and then That’s all for now … Life can located next to the President he was a true comrade by as celebrate Holidays and dined near the water what a be good when you have great Kennedy Presidential Li- the laws that stripped their the Rabbi officiated at wed- life! Guess my companion friends that are willing to brary. The film is being re- Jews of their professions, in- ding ceremonies. The other and I both where pampered help you out in order to scheduled for January of terrupted their children’s panelists Mr. Alan Brownfied this week. make you happy. 2010. In his introduction education, and forbid inter- a resident of Washington, I heard at night she went Mr. Trifiletti emphasized marriage. Margherita ex- D.C, recipient of many out- to dinner at the Casablanca Freeway his major emphasis this presses her plight as a Jew standing awards, a writer Café. Eating outside is relax- Dog Editor in Training year and next will be work- living the laws he enacted. for many national news- ing with schools and univer- She speaks of wanting papers in the United States sities in getting funds for to leave Italy, the fact that and whose writing appear in JOHN ARNOLD the specific purpose of pre- she had changed her reli- many, describe an intern- Becomes the 1,000th ATB Recipient at the serving the Italian Lan- gion so as to blend in and the ment camp in Campagna guage. He invited all in the fact that she could no longer where Italian risked their East Boston Adult Education Center audience to attend a work- own property or servants. lives to save Jews after shop on grant writing on Mussolini is portrayed as a the Racial Laws of 1938. Friday October 30 at his man torn between his past Mr. Anthony Gallo, the office on Hanover Street, love for Margherita and his playwright and director of in the North End. role as Il Duce. Margherita Margherita described the Mr. Trifiletti, at the intro- was his biographer and role of Pope Pius XII. The duction of the conference also she helped him publish audience and the panelists made it known that the play his newspaper, so he appar- addressed many probing Margherita would enhance ently had respect for her as questions about the Jewish the understanding of the a woman and a part of the experience in Italy and why Racial Laws of 1938. The Jewish Intelligentia. Fur- 80% of the Italian Jews were play in Mr. Trifiletti think- ther Mussolini reassures rescued while in the rest ing shows the human qual- her that although he passed of Europe 80% of the Jews ity of Benito as a man with the Racial Laws no Jewish perished. The conclusion human desire for the flesh, blood would be shed in was that the majority of his goals and objectives to Italy. In fact, what followed Italians are not anti Semitic achieve satisfaction and a the play was a panel discus- and they wanted to help their man who lied with the sion of the Racial Laws and neighbors for humanitarian Dominic Avellani (left) and John Arnold specific purpose of achieving the second measure that reasons. his own human objectives. The East Boston Adult Ed. Center is proud and hon- Mr. Anthony Gallo the play- th ored to announce that John Arnold was number 1,000 wright and director feels to take and pass the ATB (Vocational School Entrance that seeing the play the Exam) at the school since 1990. John grew up in East audience would have a Boston and attended the local schools; the O’Donnell, better understanding of the LUCIA the Barnes Middle School, and almost graduated from rationale for his decision to East Boston High School. initiate the Racial Laws and R I S T O R A N T E & B A R While in school, he ran track, was a member of the not to abide to the laws when swimming team, was a full-fledged Boy Scout, and is a Traditional put in practice. He feels the certified Life Guard. Mr. Arnold is 25 years old and now audience will get a glimpse Italian Cuisine that he has passed his ATB test, will attend the New of Margherita’s influence on England Hair Academy and study how to become a pro- Benito in his many decisions fessional barber. Upon completion of his training and Donato Frattaroli that followed before World studies, he hopes to open his own barber shop and more. War II. “John is a proud East Bostonian who impressed all of 415 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113 The audience was mes- the teachers and staff at the East Boston Adult Ed. Cen- ter. I am certain he will do well now that he passed his merized by the actors in the 617.367.2353 ATB test and is looking towards a better and more re- play Margherita that re- warding future,” stated Dominic Avellani, the program enacted the relationship of — Open for Lunch and Dinner Daily — founder and director. Benito Mussolini with his If anyone is interested in attending a vocational mistress Margherita Sar- Private dining rooms for any occasion school and learn more about the ATB test, is invited to fatti. The outstanding roles visit the East Boston Adult Ed. Center at 119 London of Margherita played by [email protected] Helen Mary Ball and Jim Street, East Boston (near the Sumner Tunnel) or call: www.luciaboston.com 617-567-7873. Howard as Benito Mussoline were lively and outstanding. 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my favorite poems and quotes Many Americans Have the Wrong Opinion of Muslims by Attorney David Saliba The Muslim religious belief is Mercy, Peace and Forgiveness. One fifth of the world consists of people SICILIAN TALES of the Muslim faith. Only a tiny fraction of Muslims by Luigi Capuana are involved in terror or illegal activities. Translated by Santi V. Buscemi There was a Muslim King named Ibrahim Bin Adham (also known as Abou Ben Adhem). He ruled Bilingual Edition • Soft Cover • 382 Pages • Published by Dante University Press around the year 750 A.D. He was very religious and This remarkable book of are wonderfully written. Af- loved his people. One night he received a vision of Sicilian fairy tales was writ- ter reading all twenty tales, the Lord asking him to give up his throne. As a result, ten by Luigi Capuana for his I found them, for the most he abdicated. He then pursued a course of helping nipotini. What makes this part, to be quite similar in others. As a result he was anointed to be a saint of book unusual is that it offers scope and meaning to fairy the Muslim Religion. the reader the opportunity to tales written by authors In the year 1838 an Englishman, James Henry read it in English or Italian. around the world. The prin- Leigh Hunt wrote a poem about this Muslim saint. Although touted as a Sicil- cipal characters are usually I remember this poem from my high school days. The ian fairy tale book, there is kings, queens, princesses, poem is as follows: a great more significance to ogres and mastiff hounds. this book than meets the Regardless of the difficult ABOU BEN ADHEM eye. Santi Buscemi, who adds consequences the good guy Abou Ben Adhem (may his tribe increase!) a short narrative of Sicilian (prince) experiences as he Awoke one night from a deep dream of peace. history, as suggested by pub- conquers the evil guy (ogre) And saw, within the moonlight in his room, lisher Adolfo Caso, writes the he finally lives happily Author Luigi Capuana Making it rich, and like a lily in bloom, English translation. thereafter with his princess. An angel writing in a book of gold — It is a pleasure to learn century Italy; Verismo. Luigi The leading good characters Exceeding peace had made Ben Adhem bold, that this book was published Capuana (1839-1915) was were generally drawn from born in Mineo (Catania), Sic- And to the Presence in the room he said by the distinguished pub- nobility whereas the suffer- lisher, Adolfo Caso, who has ily, the son of landed gentry. ers were usually peasants. “What writest thou?” — The vision raised its head, authored numerous books In a limited space of forty- Reading these fairy tales And with a look made of all sweet accord, including the highly ac- gives the young readers Answered “The names of those who love the Lord.” claimed novel, The Straw Although touted as a an opportunity to believe “And is mine one?” “Nay, not so,” Obelisk. Sicilian fairy tale book, they too have a chance for Replied the angel. Abou spoke more low, Translator Buscemi con- a better life. But cheerly still, and said “I pray thee, then, fesses to his off hand there is a great more Buscemi says, “Many of Write me as one that loves his fellow men.” interest on his family’s significance to this book the tales take on a decid- Sicilian history. In 1976 edly anti-monarchial The angel wrote, and vanished. than meets the eye. The next night it came again with a great wakening light, academic Buscemi travels tone.” This is understand- And showed the names whom love of God had blessed, to Italy to visit its main able. When many of these seven pages Buscemi writes And lo! Ben Adhem’s name led all the rest. cities and “soak up” their fairy tales were written most culture, as he puts it, and about some of the leading of the countries were led given time visit his relatives Sicilian writers that were by the nobility. The intel- in Sicily. However, all this and still are acclaimed for ligesia of the day, like Luigi East Boston Main Streets changes when he visits his their profound writings. Capuana and Pirandello parent’s ancestral home in Buscemi writes, “Pirandello were part of the revolution- to Hold Annual Meeting Agrigento, Sicily. Seven days a brilliant writer who wrote aries. Their writings, natu- On Tuesday November 10, ing on Tuesday Novem- later Buscemi blossoms into famous plays and short sto- rally, would reflect their 2009 East Boston Main ber 10, 2009 from 9:00 AM a full-blown proud Sicilian. I ries, was awarded the Nobel concerns about the over- Streets (EBMS) will hold its to 1:00 PM at the Main get the feeling if given the Prize in Literature in 1934, whelming power of the lead- annual meeting and it is Street office; 146 Maverick chance Buscemi would ranked with noted play- ers and lack of interest upon open to the public. Street East Boston. Board shout from the rooftops of wrights, Ibsen, Shaw, and their citizenry. East Boston Main Streets members will be on hand to Sicily his newly found appre- Chekhov,” states further, Buscemi writes, “Sicilians will host its annual meet- answer questions and pro- ciation for Sicilians. “Indeed, he was an avowed made significant contribu- vide information on the Buscemi realizes that if atheist.” Buscemi reveals tions to the Renaissance activities and events the he is to be successful with that Archemides, the dis- and the Enlightenment.” In organization is sponsoring. his plan to translate lead- coverer of the principal of fact, these periods produced SERVICES All members are encouraged ing Sicilian writers he specific gravity was a Sicil- a host of cerebral writers. Italian Interpreter to attend. For further infor- should acquaint himself ian not a Greek as many be- “Unfortunately, little has mation call 617-561-1044 or Tour Guide with foremost Sicilian writ- lieved. He adds, in the an- been written about them in www.ebmainstreets.com. ers. He begins by reading cient world Italy like Greece English.” Translations EBMS is a non-profit cor- the works of Lampedusa, had a thriving economy, and This splendid book gives Si eseguono poration. Our mission is to Verga, Sciascia, and Piran- was considered the “granary the reader the opportunity create a more vibrant busi- Pratiche Notarili dello. In the middle of his of Europe.” to learn about special Ital- ness district by initiating research he comes across Returning to the Sicilian ians-Sicilians. This book Pensioni private and public improve- Luigi Capuana who with fairy tales: Each tale is pre- adds credence to my con- Call 617.820.8885 ments, promoting com- Frederico De Roberto and ceded by the musically stant life long admiration of merce and supporting efforts E-Mail Giovanni Verga “… created sounding, “C’era una volta.” the Sicilians. Most of my that improve the quality of the most important literary literally translated, “Once intimate friends, now gone, [email protected] life for all who live, work and movement in nineteenth- upon a time.” All of the tales were Sicilian. do business in East Boston.

HE’S BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND MARS “First Observations of the Red Planet” MICHAEL by James DiPrima the Moon. Astronaut Neal Armstrong as we know was AMANTE the first man to set foot on IN CONCERT the surface of this extraor- A Saint Alfio Society dinary landscape, thus kick- ing off further exploration of Fund Raiser our universe. Who will ever forget the view of earth from the Moon that was sent back Saturday Nov. 21st, 2009 at 7:30 pm to earth? Today there are plans to go back to the Moon Lawrence Performing Arts Center/ LHS and do more exploration of 71 North Parish Rd. Lawrence, MA our closest natural satellite. And many have their eyes Face formation On Mars on the planet Mars, the “Red (NASA Photo) Planet” as the next planet lutely fabulous pictures of we should plan on having a the Mars surfaces. manned visit. Presently But lets drop back about Giovanni Schiaparelli Tickets available through Ticketmaster there are roving vehicles on a hundred years plus and are $40 and $30 and are available for On Monday July 20, 2009 the surface of Mars sending find out how one Italian the country celebrated the back valuable information astronomer and scientist purchase at www.ticketmaster.com or 40th anniversary of the on the soil, atmosphere, by calling 1-800-745-3000 first manned exploration of temperatures, and abso- (Continued on Page 15) POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 6, 2009 Page 9 The Socially Set by Hilda M. Morrill

Joe Kunkel of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society and author Ellen Cape Cod’s C.L. Fornari, right, enjoys a In the spirit of Halloween, Malcolm Rogers, rear right, Zachos of New York are among the GWA garden tour with Nancy Szerlag of Director of the Museum of Fine Arts, and Bob Gallery, members at a reception following tours of Michigan during the recent Garden Massachusetts President of Bank of America surprised the Sarah Duke Public Gardens on the Writers Association Symposium in North third grade students from the North School by handing campus of Duke University, North Carolina. (Photo by Hilda M. Morrill) out Egyptian mummy masks in celebration of the Carolina. (Photo by Hilda M. Morrill) exhibition “The Secrets of Tomb 10A: Egypt 2000 BC.” Free masks were available for all children who visited plantsman extraordinaire Art Charles Streets at approxi- The City of Boston’s “Offi- the MFA on Halloween. The exhibition is sponsored by Scarpa: “I’ll also be involved, mately 11 a.m. cial Tree Lighting” comes to Bank of America. peripherally, in the new Fes- The tree will be installed Boston Common on Thurs- (Photo courtesy Museum of Fine Arts) tival of Trees … hopefully [it near the Boston Visitors day, December 3, from 6 p.m. will] eventually evolve into a Center on Tremont Street, to 8 p.m. This will be the We recently had the plea- Hort will sponsor a “Festival steady source of substantial where it will be greeted by 68th annual Tree Lighting sure of attending the 61st of Trees” at Elm Bank from future income from a new Boston Parks Commissioner on Boston Common. Garden Writers Association Saturday, November 21 - Fri- event that will sparkle in the Antonia M. Pollak, Nova This marks the eighth Annual Symposium, which day, December 4 (closed normally quiet dark days at Scotia Come to Life officials, year that Nova Scotia joins was held in Raleigh, North Thanksgiving Day). the end of the year … The local schoolchildren, and a with the City of Boston to Carolina. A festive “Preview Party” is event is being chaired by special appearance by Santa More than 650 members scheduled for Friday, Novem- Joyce Bakshi … a talented Claus. (Continued on Page 13) throughout the United ber 20 featuring cocktails tireless worker for MassHort. States, as well as several and hors d’oeuvres beginning We worked together organiz- from Canada, Central Amer- at 6 p.m. ing Blooms! downtown last ica and Europe, gathered for We remember the old days March.” First Lady of Fashion a most informative week full when the Society would So, mark your calendars! of lectures, visits to spec- sponsor the “Annual Christ- To sponsor a tree, donate to tacular gardens and nurser- mas Fair” and “Trees of the auction, order tickets, or Meets Vanna White ies, and lots of networking Christmas” at Horticultural more information, be sure to and socializing. Hall on Massachusetts Av- call 617-933-4900 or visit Among attendees from our enue, opposite Symphony www.masshortfestivaloftrees.org. neck of the woods were Judy Hall. All the decorations ……. While on the subject Lowe of Boston, editor of the were provided by the Garden of trees, the lovely Mary Travel Section and the Club Federation of Massa- Hines tells us that a police Home Forum for The Chris- chusetts. The first year we escort will once again her- tian Science Monitor and a attended was in 1978! ald the arrival of Boston’s former president of GWA; We are told that MassHort official Christmas tree as it C.L. Fornari of Osterville, expects the new Festival to makes the final leg of its GWA Regional Director, host become an annual event. journey from Nova Scotia to of GardenLine on WXTK Ra- “It’s an event intended to Boston Common on Friday, dio, columnist for Prime Time kick off the holiday season November 20. Magazine, dynamic speaker in a special way: by giving The 46-foot white spruce and book author; and Joe families an opportunity to will be arriving by truck and Kunkel, a past president of see spectacularly decorated is scheduled to be at Boston the Perennial Plant Associa- holiday trees in a festive Common at 11 a.m. tion and the present interim environment. Tree themes The tree will be escorted Director of the Massachu- are intended to appeal to all by the Boston Police Depart- setts Horticultural Society, ages. All trees [will be] raffled ment beginning around based at Elm Bank in off, with proceeds going to 10 a.m. from Billerica via Wellesley. help maintain the gardens Route 3 South to Route 128 Incidentally, we are de- at Elm Bank.” North, to Interstate 93 lighted to learn that Mass- According to our friend and South, to Sullivan Square to Rutherford Avenue, over the Charlestown bridge, and will weave through downtown Mattéo Gallo Boston on North Washing- ton, New Chardon, Cam- bridge, Tremont, Boylston o and Charles Streets to en- o Appraisals ter Boston Common at the Sales & Rentals corner of Beacon and Yolanda Cellucci had the pleasure of meeting • DIAMONDS Vanna White from the acclaimed television game show “Wheel of Fortune”. Vanna White wore a Real Estate ROLEX number of dresses from Yolanda Collections ESTATE JEWELRY throughout the show run in Boston. Log onto 376 North Street • Boston, MA 02113 Bought & Sold www.yolandas.com to browse through her (617) 523-2100 • Fax (617) 523-3530 Jewelers Exch. Bldg. collection. Jim (617) 263-7766 Page 10 POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 6, 2009 Bob D ’s B eat by Bob DeCristoforo AN ANNIVERSARY Somerville 32-16. Everett pounded Medford NOT TO BE FORGOTTEN! 42-14. Swampscott sank Winthrop 55-27. On October 27, 2004 I was in Busch It was Madison Park defeating South Boston Stadium in St. Louis to see the Red Sox 18-6. Ray Hawkins had two TDs for Madison. MICHAEL BUBLE — sound of “Comet,” climbing defeat the Cardinals winning their 1st World O’Byrant shutout Dorchester 32-0 and three CRAZY LOVE (CD) to new heights with “Fire Series Championship in 86 years ... 5 years touchdowns by Cuong Nguyen was the 143-Reprise Escape,” and heed the warn- ago! difference as Latin Academy belted Hyde Michael Bublé, a man and ing “The Walls Are Coming Park 26-6. Belmont Hill tipped Milton his music — taking a sample Down.” The orchestral melo- THE VOTES ARE IN! Academy 28-8. BB&N remained undefeated from here and there, and dies continue via, “Drowning Congratulations to all those who were ripping Roxbury Latin 32-6, and Lawrence making it ‘his’ music. Origi- Men,” along with “If It Is elected on Tuesday, and Congratulations Academy remained undefeated shutting nals or standards, they get Growing,” a tribute to jour- to all who ran, you are commended for out Nobles 56-0. equal treatment on this nalist/historian “Harold T. stepping up to make Boston a better place. baker’s dozen of potential Wilkins, Or How To Wait For Now it’s time for all those elected, who COLLEGE BOARD hits. Take a taste of emotion a Very Long Time,” progress- walked the walk, and talked the talk to On the football field Boston College drained on “Cry Me A River” ing to “Finish Line,” and end- put their words into action. We want to defeated Central Michigan 31-10 qualifying one of the many tracks ing the day with “Good Morn- see you in our neighborhoods. This is one the Eagles for their 11th straight Bowl on Bublé’s album produced ing Midnight.” Longing, lone- of your responsibilities. We don’t want to see appearance. Harvard stopped Dartmouth by the legendary ‘Hitman’ liness and natural disasters, you only when it’s time to get votes. If 42-21 and UNH defeated Northeastern David Foster, followed by all included on Fanfarlo’s you don’t make Boston better, you might 48-21. On the ice I went to BC and BU on the free-flowing “All Of Me,” adventure. just find a new challenger come next elec- the weekend. At BC where the Champion- Hoagy Carmichael’s clas- RANDY HOUSER — tion time! ship and Hockey Hall of Famer’s Banners sic “Georgia On My Mind,” ANYTHING GOES (CD) now hang even more prominently I couldn’t Van Morrison’s tune and title Universal South DOM C. DOES IT AGAIN! help but think of Former BC Captain Joe cut “Crazy Love,” and the Mississippi was home to NEAA Red Sox Rookie Ball Clinic Director Cleary, who passed away during the sum- album’s first single, which country music artist Randy ‘Saluted’ his kids, and their families at the mer. Joe was a good person. Merrimack, who he penned, the spirited Houser, and his decision to Annual Clinic Award Day held on Sunday had defeated UConn 4-1 earlier in the week, “Haven’t Met You Yet.” The relocate to Nashville has at the Coast Guard Base. The future of North was the guests at Kelley Rink, and they went swinging “All I Do Is Dream proven to be a ‘good’ move End baseball continues to be in good hands back to North Andover point-less thanks to Of You” keeps the pace for him. His first single, ‘thanks’ to the hard, unselfish work, and a Benn Smith game winner at 9:18 of the moving, plus a second Bublé “Anything Goes,” exploded on care of Dom Campochiaro, who has been second period. BC had jumped out to a 2-0 original titled “Hold On,” country charts, leading to doing his thing for well over fifty years! lead, but Merrimack roared back with three then soars with the Eagles’ this collection of eleven Congrats to all the participants, and unanswered goals to take a 3-2 lead, before “Heartache Tonight,” lower- songs, of which he wrote Congrats to Dom Campochiaro. Eagle Carl Sneep tied it up 3-3. Joe Cannata ing the decibels for “You’re seven, including his current came up strong again in the Merrimack GREEN CROSS, Nobody Till Somebody Loves hit “Boots On.” He can get net, but BC goalie freshman Parker Milner JOE AND FREDDY TO BE HONORED You,” and takes it up a notch rowdy with his music or lay got his first collegiate win. Jimmy Hayes for “Baby (You’ve Got What it down the ballad if necessary. had a goal and an assist for the Eagles. Takes),” with Sharon Jones Get a earful of Houser on The rematch on Sunday at Merrimack & The Dap-Kings. Bublé tracks that include, “Wild belonged to the Warriors. Four Merrimack pours out his heart via Billy Wild West,” the pleading players had multiple points in the 5-3 win. Vera’s “At This Moment,” “Back to God,” the honesty It was the first time in 20 games that then takes a second page of “Something Real,” and Merrimack had defeated BC. At the other from Carmichael’s songbook his shout-out of “My Kind end of Commonwealth Avenue It was BU with the tender “Stardust” of Country.” Houser having hoppng to make it a weekend sweep over joined by the smooth vocals his say with the sensual Lowell. It didn’t happen. Up at Lowell Colby of the group Naturally 7, “Strange,” the tongue-in- Cohen OT game winner gave the Terrier a finishing with the samba cheek humor that success dramatic 5-4, but back home at the Agganis groove of “Whatever It Takes” with women is easier to Arena it was Lowell, who jumped out to a with Ron Sexsmith. Just achieve with one word “Lie,” 3-1 lead, and never looked back. Terrier when one thinks Bublé can’t discusses the rigors of labor Kevin Shattenkirk did cut the Lowell lead outdo his last album — he via “Paycheck Man,” striking to 1, but River Hawk goaltender Nevin does it again! out with his woman on “How Hamilton stayed tough. Ben Holmstrom BRAD PAISLEY — Many Times” a fine song fea- had the Lowell game winner. Wisconsin AMERICAN SATURDAY turing Vince Gill’s harmony took a pair from visiting UNH 4-1, and 6-1. NIGHT (CD) vocals, ending on an emo- Joe and Freddy Giangregorio Maine stunned Vermont 4-1 to pick up Arista Nashville tional note with “I’ll Sleep,” an early big Hockey East win. At Providence Green Cross Pharmacy owned and oper- Brad Paisley’s 14 songs on a song for his late father who undefeated Massachusetts stopped PC ated by Joe and Fred Giangregorio will American Saturday Night, was his mentor. Randy can 5-3, but the Friars turned the tables up receive the Walter Salvi NSTAR Business shows this country singer’s write and sing with raw emo- at the Mullens Center defeating the Award at the 12th Annual NEAD Commu- versatility: humor, senti- tion, something many can Minutemen 2-1. Alex Beaudry had 47 saves nity Award Dinner. The Business is the ment, love songs, and even identify with! for the Friars. winner, but the honor goes to these two fine a touch of rowdy. Opening TAKING WOODSTOCK — North End owners, who have never for- TIDBITS with the high energy title ORIGINAL SCORE (CD) gotten where they live, and what it means - Good to see Father Lamb helping out with track, “American Saturday La-La Land Records to be a North End Business owner. Well the weekend Masses at St. Leonard’s and Night,” the lonely “Every- The name Danny Elfman, deserved, and long overdue. St. Mary’s. body’s Here,” driving home composer, has become leg- ALL NIGHT VIGIL - Long time St. Mary’s priest Father O’Neill reality with “Welcome to the endary with film scores over An All Night Eucharistic Vigil will be held went Home to God this past week. Future,” the tender first the years, with some 60 November 6-7 at St. Joseph-St. Lazarus - Former Malden Catholic Principal Tom single “Then” for wife Kim- scores to his credit. The film Church in East Boston. Call 617-569-0406 Arria is now the Principal at Cathedral High berly, splashing the air with Taking Woodstock is directed for information. School (Boston). “Water,” the assertive “She’s by Ang Lee, and is based on - Celeb Sightings: Patsy Polichetti, home Her Own Woman,” and for the memoirs of Elliot Tiber, EDUCATION PLUS for a visit from Tampa Bay, Columbus 66' his son he wrote “Anything who inadvertently played The Newman School Scholarship En- Classmate Mike Marciello, Amato Dello Like Me.” The humor of “You a role in making 1969’s trance Exam will take place on November Iacono, another 66' Columbus classmate, Do the Math” starts the sec- Woodstock Music and Arts 7, December 2, January 9 and February 12. and Mike Ward ‘catching the rays’ out- ond half, followed by “No” a Festival into the famed For information contact Admission Direc- side Cafe Vittoria on Hanover Street. East song he wrote for his grand- happening it was. Elfman tor Patricia Lynch at 617-267-4530 or check Boston basketball legend Sonny Fantasia father, putting the hook out uses his music to create 20 [email protected] on the web. on Cross Street, Red Sox Manager Terry with “Catch All The Fish,” tracks in his original score. Roxbury Latin is holding an Open House Francona and family taking in Sunday’s the lost love of “Oh Yeah, Tracks that serve well in on Sunday, November 8 from 12:30pm to Celtics game, the lovely Barbara Maldero You’re Gone,” has a leg up creating the atmosphere for 2:30pm. ‘coffee-ing’ at Mike’s Pastry, and Wally with “The Pants,” and puts the film that gives a genera- WEEKEND ROUNDUP the Green Monster visiting the Nazzaro the wraps on his family- tion not familiar with the Austin Prep pounded St Mary’s of Lynn Center. oriented eighth album with scene back then, a feeling 42-14, but in their Saturday game the SMILE! “I Hope That’s Me.” Excellent that they can visualize in Cougars were defeated by Spellman 9-6. album! their mind’s eye, what was Charlie Bates had all five touchdowns to FANFARLO — happening and what a mo- give Arlington Catholic a 36-20 win over RESERVOIR (CD) mentous occasion it really Fenwick. Charlestown was shutout by Canvasback-Atlantic was. For those of us who can Boston English 32-0. Whittier upended Fanfarlo is a five-piece remember what it was like Chelsea 34-12. Northeast blew by Minute- band from the UK, attempt- there, this is a re-visit for us man 20-0. Greater Lawrence toppled ing to make their mark in to go back in time and think West Roxbury 28-6. Preston Cooper had the US with the debut, Res- of the monumental experi- three touchdowns to lead BC High past ervoir, an album full of lush ence, and the results that Malden Catholic 34-12. Malden smatched tracks and assorted instru- evolved from that ‘special’ ments. Check out their ef- event. It was a summer of forts on cuts as, “I’m a Pilot,” love, in a season that will WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM the upbeat “Ghosts,” the long be remembered for Amato Dello Iacono and Michael Ward soaring “Luna,” the eerie- many years to come! POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 6, 2009 Page 11

style. “We did most of the music in a on a fully clothed recipient. Reiki aids contemporary Indian Art collection jazzy pop version, which really worked in relaxation and self healing and has with rare works from the Harvard Art for me. We wanted to find arrange- been known to be effective in aiding Museum. ments that were a little different and with pain control and relieving other TRASH MENAGERIE – Now NOW worked for my voice,” she says. For ailments. Please call Maxine through May, 2010. This exhibit pre- tickets visit www.ticketmaster.com or Bornstein at 1-508-292-5258 to re- sents over 30 whimsical animals cre- call 1-800-745-3000. serve your space. ated from things most of us simply PLAYING throw away. For example: A luminous SYMPHONY HALL TD GARDEN moth made from piano keys and pot- 301 Massachusetts Avenue Boston, MA tery shards. For more information, call Boston, MA STAR WARS: In Concert – Novem- 866-745-1876 or go online to UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN BEETHOVEN: THE COMPLETE ber 14th at 3:00 PM and again at 8:00 www.pem.org. SYMPHONIES, PROGRAM 4 – Sat- PM. This is part of a worldwide tour. urday, November 7th at 8:00 PM. To Narrated live by Anthony Daniels, the PEABODY MUSEUM OF purchase tickets, please call: 617-266- actor who portrayed C-3PO in all of ARCHAEOLOGY 1200; TDD/TTY 617-638-9289 and in the six films. The live music and film 11 Divinity Ave., Harvard other areas: 888-266-1200 or visit the elements are synchronized in order University – Cambridge, MA BSO website at: www.bso.org. to create a full multi-media, one of a A GOOD TYPE – TOURISM AND kind Star Wars experience. Tickets SCIENCE IN EARLY JAPANESE NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY are on sale at the TD Garden Box PHOTOGRAPHS – Ongoing. This JORDAN HALL Office or by calling: 1-800-745-3000 new photographic exhibition pre- 30 Gainsborough St., Boston, MA or online at: www.Ticketmaster.com. sents 46 compelling images of Japa- ACIS AND GALATEA – Saturday, nese photographic prints, many hand- November 28th at 8:00 PM. The opera TOP OF THE HUB RESTAURANT colored, that were produced for the depicts the love between the nymph 800 Boylston Street, 52nd Floor tourist trade in the late nineteenth Galatea and the shepherd Acis, and Boston, MA century. the jealous rage of Polyphemus who THANKSGIVING WITH A VIEW DIGGING VERITAS: THE AR- wants Galatea for his own. For tick- AT TOP OF THE HUB – November CHAEOLOGY AND HISTORY OF ets and more information, please call: 26th (Thanksgiving Day) from 11:00 AM THE INDIAN COLLEGE AND STU- 617-661-1812 or visit: www.bemf.org. until 8:00 PM. Music, good food, veg- DENT LIFE AT COLONIAL etarian selections and entertainment HARVARD – Now through January KOWLOON’S RESTAURANT for all ages. Reservations are recom- 2010. Through archaeological finds Route 1 North, 948 Broadway, mended. Please call: 617-536-1775 to from Harvard Yard, historical docu- Saugus reserve your place on this family gath- ments and more, this exhibition THE SPINNERS - November 18 and ering day. shows how today’s Harvard student 19 at 7:00PM. The two shows are the can make sense of student life as it group’s only New England Appearance. SALEM HISTORICAL TOURS was in Colonial Harvard. Tickets include light buffet, admission 8 Central Street, Salem, MA SACRED SPACES: REFLECTIONS & entertainment. A portion of all HISTORY & ARCHITECTURE ON A SUFI PATH – Now through ticket sales to benefit the Joey Fund TOUR – Wednesdays and Mondays April 30, 2010. This exhibition is for Cystic Fibrosis and The Massachu- at 4:00 PM. Stroll through four imaginative, vibrant, and saturated setts Restaurant Association’s Edu- centuries of Salem’s illustrious his- with the rich colors of South Asia. cation Foundation. Also performing tory from its founding in 1626 to Samina Quraeshi’s photographs, will be Bobby Valli with a salute to his present day. For more information, calligraphic works, and montages brother Frankie Valli & The Jersey please call: 978-745-0666 or log on reflect the diversity of Islamic expres- Boys, playing their hottest songs in- to: www.salemhistoricaltours.com. sions of faith. The images evoke the cluding, “Oh, What A Night (December music, dance, and acts of faith that When Lady Gaga was a little girl, she would sing along ’63),” “Grease,” “Rag Doll,” “Sherry,” animate these sacred spaces. For on her mini plastic tape recorder to Michael Jackson and “Big Girls Don’t Cry.” Special guest ARTS further information, please call 617- and Cyndi Lauper hits and get twirled in the air in daddy’s performance by Pat Benti’s -”In 496-1027 or visit their website at arms to the sounds of the Rolling Stones and the Beatles. Dreams” with a tribute to Roy PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM www.peabody.harvard.edu. It’s no wonder that little girl from a good Italian New Orbison. The Spinners two concerts East India Square, Salem, MA (November 18 and 19) will have two FISH, SILK, TEA, and BAMBOO: INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY York family, turned into the exhibitionist, multi-talented different opening acts including: No- Cultivating an Image of China – ART singer-songwriter with a flair for theatrics that she is vember 18th - “The Pulse of Boston.” Ongoing. Through delicate works on 100 Northern Ave, Boston, MA today: Lady Gaga. “I always loved rock and pop and the- November 19th “The Captain Wolf paper and other select objects, ex- CHARLES LEDRAY – Now through ater. When I discovered Queen and David Bowie is when Band.” For tickets call: 781-233-0077 plore the four essential motifs Euro- January, 2010. Often intimate in or log onto www.kowloons.com. scale, LeDray’s sculptures of clothing, it really came together for me and I realized I could do peans associated with China—fish, silk, tea, and bamboo. Each was culti- toys and domestic objects are created all three,” says Gaga, who nicked her name from Queen’s CITI PERFORMING ARTS vated in China for artistic expression by hand with extraordinary detail. song “Radio Gaga” and who cites rock star girlfriends, CENTER as well as profit. MOMENTUM 15: R.H. Quaytman Peggy Bundy, and Donatella Versace as her fashion icons. 270 Tremont Street, Boston, MA REVISIONS: INDIAN ARTISTS – November 18, 2009 through March “I look at those artists as icons in art. It’s not just about LADY GAGA - December 1 and 2, ENGAGING TRADITIONS – Now 28, 2010. This is a new series of paint- 2009 at 7:30PM. International pop through Spring of 2010. Come see how ings by this Boston-born artist in her the music. It’s about the performance, the attitude, the superstar Lady Gaga announced some of today’s leading artists rein- first solo museum exhibition. Her daz- look; it’s everything. And, that is where I live as an art- plans for her next North American terpret traditional use of color, com- zling works incorporate silk screened ist and that is what I want to accomplish.” Her cd The tour, entitled “The Monster Ball.” position and subject. This unique photographs and abstract patterns, Fame, it’s as if Gaga took two parts dance-pop, one part Kid Cudi will be the supporting act exhibition pairs some of the finest diamond dust layers, and hand- for the entire tour. It’s been a while works from PEM’s world renowned painted elements. electro-pop, and one part rock with a splash of disco and since a new pop artist has made her burlesque and generously poured it into the figurative way in the music industry the old- martini glasses of the world in an effort to get everyone fashioned/grass roots way by paying ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS drunk with her Fame. “The Fame is about how anyone her dues with seedy club gigs and self- promotion. This is one rising pop star ITALIAN RADIO “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” can feel famous,” she explains. “Pop culture is art. I want who hasn’t been plucked from a model “The Sicilian Corner” 11:00 AM 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM every Sunday people to feel a part of this lifestyle.” Check out music casting call, born into a famous fam- to 1:00 PM every Friday with host Tom on WSRO 650AM Framingham section for more details. ily, won a reality TV singing contest, Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The and online at www.wsro.com. or emerged from a teen cable TV Italian Show” w/Nunzio DiMarca sitcom. “I did this the way you are every Sunday from 10AM to 1PM WOBURN SONS OF ITALY HALL THEATER MUSIC supposed to. I played every club in www.1110wccmam.com Lexington Street, Woburn, MA New York City and I bombed in every “Italia Oggi”(Italy Today) Sundays A LECTURE ON NAPLES - Mon- club and then killed it in every club 1PM to 2 PM with host Andrea Urdi day, November 16, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. EMERSON COLLEGE BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER and I found myself as an artist. I 1460 AM www.1460WXBR.com 19th century through the works of Cutler Majestic Theatre 136 Massachusetts Avenue, learned how to survive as an artist, “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco Matilde Serao. Given by the Sons of 219 Tremont Street, Boston, MA Boston, MA get real, and how to fail and then fig- Mesiti 11 AM-1 PM Sundays. 90.7 FM Italy Woburn Ladies Lodge 1584. CARMEN – MARIZA – Saturday, November 7th Friday, November 6 at ure out who I was as singer and per- or online www.djrocco.com Guest Speaker: Professor Daria at 8:00 PM. Mariza is a charismatic 7:30 pm, Sunday, November 8 at former. And, I worked hard.”Gaga adds “The Nick Franciosa Show” - Valentini, Stonehill College. Admis- fado singer with a clarion voice and a 3:00 pm. Wednesday, November 11 at with a wink in her eye, “And, now, I’m Every Sunday at 12 Noon to 3:00 PM sion is free. Refreshments will be mesmerizing stage presence. She 7:30 pm. Friday, November 13 at just trying to change the world one on radio stations WLYN 1360 AM and served after the presentation. For in- sings the traditional and new songs 7:30 pm. Sunday, November 15 at sequin at a time. For tickets log onto WAZN 1470 AM. formation call 781-932-8203. of Portugal. Come and listen. 3:00 pm. Tuesday, November 17 at www.telecharge.com or call 1-800- MILTON NASCIMENTO – Sunday, 7:30 pm. Music by Georges Bizet. Sung 432-7780. in French with French dialogue and November 15th at 8:00 PM. Milton’s projected English translation. Carmen deeply moving music and rich, Come Celebrate the Induction of and Don José crash into each other remarkable voice have made him an with a passion that’s as much about international legend and one of Special Events DAVID BAVARO will as it is about desire. At its pre- Brazil’s biggest stars. His sound is a miere, Bizet’s opera shocked and harmonious mix of African rhythms, SEAPORT WORLD TRADE Former National League Football Player thrilled audiences. For tickets 1-800- Brazilian folk melodies, bossa nova CENTER into the 432-7250 or visit www.telecharge.com. and diverse undercurrents from across 200 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA the globe. THE 23RD ANNUAL CHRISTMAS National Italian American ZERO ARROW THEATRE SARA TAVARES – Saturday, No- FESTIVAL – Friday, November 6th from 2 Arrow Street, Cambridge, MA vember 21st at 8:00 PM. Sara’s worldly noontime to 5:00 PM; Saturday, No- Sports Hall of Fame th THE DONKEY SHOW – Now songs are spiced with Angolan and vember 7 from 10:00 AM until 7:00 New England Chapter through January 2, 2010. The intoxi- Portuguese slang, Cape Verdean and PM; and Sunday, November 8th from cating international sensation English layered with an Afro-beat, 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM. This Christ- and that takes you behind the velvet reggae, jazz and much more. Come mas Festival will feature the work of ropes into a glittered wonderland enjoy this evening of wonderful mu- more than 350 American master 2009 Man of the Year of decadence, divas, and disco, sic. For tickets and further craftsmen and will highlight the 16th inspired by Shakespeare’s “A Mid- information, please call: 617-876-4275 Annual Gingerbread House Competi- SAL LUPOLI summer Night Dream.” For tickets or visit: www.WorldMusic.org. tion. Revenues from the sale of Gin- Owner, President & CEO of Sal’s Pizza & the Lupoli Companies or more info, you may call 617-547- AN EVENING WITH LINDA EDER- gerbread Houses will benefit the Boys 8300 or log on to the webiste at: Saturday, November 28 at 8 PM. Other and Girls Clubs of Boston. Come to at the www.AmericanRepertoryTheater.org. highlights include an aching version Boston for this premier event. Tick- of Yvonne Elliman’s 1977 disco hit “If ets are available at the door. For in- Induction and Scholarship Award Dinner-Dance THE WILBUR THEATRE I Can’t Have You” from Saturday Night formation, call: 617-385-5000 or visit: 246 Tremont Street, Boston, MA Fever, a faithful rendition of “Valley www.BostonChristmasFestival.com. Saturday, November 21, 2009 COMEDIAN HEADLINER of the Dolls” (the theme of the 1968 Danversport Yacht Club, Danvers, Massachusetts HARLAND WILLIAMS – COMEDI- flick that Dionne Warwick turned into MARINER’S HOUSE ANS HEADLINERS PABLO FRAN- a No. 2 pop hit), and a delightful take 11 North Square, Boston, MA Cocktail Reception - 7:00 p.m. Dinner - 8:00 p.m. CISCO – Saturday, November 21st at on “Accidentally in Love,” originally REIKI CLINIC AND SHARE - Dancing to the music of “Imagine” Donation $100.00 per person 7:00 PM and again at 9:45 PM. When performed by Counting Crows for the Wednesday, November 11 and Decem- Pablo hits the stage, he brings his animated blockbuster Shrek. The ber 9 from 6-8PM. Reiki is translated For tickets or further information call Pam ...... 781-956-7441 audiences to their feet with boister- originals may be familiar and beloved, from Japanese as “Universal Light ous laughter and applause. Please but Eder and her band dramatically Force Energy. Reiki energy is the en- For Credit Card payments www.NIASHFNE.org click on call Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000 reworked the arrangements, render- ergy of life itself. Reiki is a gentle heal- Upcoming Events, Induction and Scholarship Awards Banquet or visit www.ticketmaster.com. ing the songs in an intimate, fireside ing practice that uses very light touch Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 6, 2009

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

Here we are in the month of November, to get some- COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED and the beginning of the holiday season. thing out of CABBAGE AND PORK CHOPS It is also the month we commemorate her system — 4 pork chops 1 small head of cabbage the passing of two dear friends, Sal or out of her 1 medium onion chopped 3 carrots Lombardo, November 15 and Frank Arricale, husband’s. 3 ripe plum tomatoes or 3 potatoes November 17. The astute 8 oz. canned crushed tomatoes1 cup of water On November 9th, the honorable Joseph Rosalie Cunio of Waltham, claims a wife’s 2 dry bay leaf sprigs 1/3 cup olive, canola or Ferrino will be turning 83 years old. Wow! tears are sometimes wiped away with a 2 small garlic cloves chopped vegetable oil Be assured his attractive young wife handkerchief, sometimes with a tissue, but (optional) Salt and pepper Jeanette will not place 83 candles on his most often with a greenback. In a twelve-inch saucepan, heat oil and carefully add pork birthday cake. If she did, the Winthrop Fire Rave reviews! The First Family: Terror, chops. Brown chops lightly on both sides. Remove them from Department would rush to their house to Extortion, Revenge, Murder, and the Birth saucepan and set aside on a platter. Add chopped onion to put out the bonfire. Seriously, Joe, Joey, Jo of the American Mafia by Mike Dash. the saucepan and simmer until onion is about to brown. Jo, Joseph, Giuseppe doesn’t look his age! (Random House, 357 pages,) In brief, in the Add bay leaves, garlic and cut-up or crushed tomatoes. Stir The attractive fashionable Yolanda Cellucci early morning of April 14, 1903, a nearly and cover. Simmer over low heat for about fifteen minutes. celebrates her birthday Tuesday, November decapitated body was found stuffed into a Meanwhile, clean and wash carrots. Cut carrots into four- 17. My son-in-law Paul Waters will be cel- wooden barrel on Manhattan’s Lower East inch lengths and set aside. Peel potatoes and wash. Cut ebrating his 90th birthday Friday, Novem- Side. Six men were arrested in connec- into wedges of one-inch thickness and set aside. Remove ber 20. Gee, he never acts his age! Seri- tion with the crime. One, Giuseppe Morello, soiled or spoiled outer leaves of cabbage. Wash and cut into ously, happy birthday, Paul. a slim man with a broad mustache and four or five portions. Set aside. Carlo Scostumato thinks many of us are a claw-like right hand, ran a counterfeit- After tomato mixture has simmered for fifteen minutes, at the “metallic age” — gold in our teeth, ing ring that authorities already had been add one cup of water and stir. Add the chops and carrots. silver in our hair, and lead in our pants. circling. But the Sicilian immigrant known Cover and bring mixture to a slow boil. After ten minutes, Bella Culo of Chestnut Hill reminds us, as “the Clutch Hand” was cunning as add the cabbage. Ten minutes later add the potatoes. Addi- age is like love. It cannot be hidden. well as ruthless: The murder earned him tional water may be added if needed. Salt and pepper to When people ask me how old I am, I tell rivals’ fear but never cost him a prison taste. Cover and cook over medium/low heat until veg- them I’m so old, I no longer buy green sentence. By 1911, Morello had established etables are tender. bananas. himself as the American Mafia’s first “boss Big shot! Nicolas Sarkozy, the 5-foot-7 of all bosses.” Tiny Joe Petrosino, one of NOTE: I remember that as soon as the cold weather replaced French president, was accused by critics of the New York Police Department’s few the warm days of summer, Mama changed her supper menu. recruiting even shorter people to stand Italian-speaking detectives gave his life The above is one of her winter meals. At times, Mama substi- around him during public appearances. trying to prevent men like Morello from tuted frankfurters or Italian-style sausages for pork chops. She Moron! A would-be bank robber made a “ruining the reputation of Italians in boiled rice for those who liked it and served it topped with the fundamental mistake when he tried hold- general.” vegetables and/or meat cooked in this meal. ing up a Utah bank. Police said that Todd We always assumed the name Morello Waller Markham gave the teller at Wash- originated in Avellino, Italy. Well, my Celebrating 10 Years of ington Federal Savings a note demanding mother, who was born in Avellino was a “Recipes from the Homeland” by Vita Orlando Sinopoli. cash. He got a few thousand dollars and left, beautiful Morello. She was proud of her leaving the note behind. When police turned heritage! And so we learned of a Sicilian OUR THANKS TO VITA it over, they found Markham’s drug screen- Morello. for sharing her recipes with the Post-Gazette Readers Fatsos! Mexico City put 1,300 of its ing report, with his name and other infor- with many more to come. mation, and promptly arrested him. heaviest police officers on a diet, because “People don’t always get what they de- 70 percent of the city’s 70,000-member serve,” said Steve Chapman of the Chicago police force is overweight. Vita can be reached at [email protected] Tribune.. “so it is gratifying when someone Money talks! The police force of does.” The someone in question is Susan Budaors, Hungary, collectively won $16 mil- Atkins, 61, who soon will die of incurable lion in the lottery. The 15-person squad • Freedoms Foundation (Continued from Page 3) brain cancer behind bars in California. Con- resigned on the spot. sailing programs at the East awards Americans who go victed of brutally stabbing to death actress A new study reveals napping is good for Boston center, allowing above and beyond in their Sharon Tate and her unborn child in 1969, you! Well, instead of grabbing a cup of coffee them to get aboard a sailboat efforts to educate their com- Atkins was denied “compassionate release” to recharge yourself in the middle of the and ride the waves. The munities about the values of by a parole board. afternoon, try a nap. Piers Park program has good citizenship, either Women are on the verge of outnumber- Setting the record straight! Shortly after especially been focused on through teaching or by ex- ing men in the nation’s workforce for the the Boston Massacre, which of course was disabled youths, giving ample. The foundation has first time, a historical reversal caused by named by the Patriots as a propaganda youngsters the chance to recognized several thousand long-term changes in women’s roles and move, Henry Pelham made an engraving of join four other able-bodied dedicated individuals and massive job losses for men during this the shootings. Paul Revere “borrowed” the youth sailors to work as a organizations in its 59-year Recession. engraving and did one of his own — surpris- team in the handling of a existence. Nearly 26 percent of wives now earn more ingly enough, Revere’s engraving got to boat — with all boat-mates The Bay State Chapter than their husbands in households where the printers first and is now considered a learning from each other. has been in existence for both spouses work, up from 17.8 percent two patriotic icon. Freedoms Foundation is a 29 years, and it will make decades ago. Among all married couples, A new poll revealed 53% of American work- non-profit organization dedi- the 2009 award presenta- 33.5 percent of the women make more than ers think their boss is dishonest, and 28% cated to teaching all citizens tions at a banquet on Friday, their husbands. say they would fire their boss if they had the principles upon which November 6 at 7 p.m. in Be aware, more than half of the adults in the chance. Only 40% said they’d take their our nation was founded. The Spinelli’s Function Hall, 282 New York City are single. The 3.8 million boss’ job if offered. organization seeks to con- Bennington Street (Day singles in that city outnumber the entire Some reminiscing with the distinguished vey the close link between Square) in East Boston. For population of Chicago. maestro and musicologist Albert Natale. For the rights and the responsi- ticket information, contact Stupid American history! The Puritans in starters, Natale reminds us again, Boston’s bilities of citizens in society. Judge Joseph Ferrino (Ret.) Salem Massachusetts, passed a law in 1695 own Don Costa created music arrangements The Freedoms Foundation at 617-569-2110. that imposed severe punishment on a per- for some top recording artists around. son convicted of the crime of adultery. First, They included Frank Sinatra, Vic Damone, the perpetrator would have to wear the let- Sarah Vaughn, Vaughn Monroe, Eydie 1st Generation ter “A” on a conspicuous part of his or her Gorme, Steve Lawrence and Paul Anka. clothes for the rest of their lives. An adul- Although Lawrence Welk was born in the Italian-American terer could also receive forty lashes from a United States, he didn’t speak English un- whip and be required to sit on the gallows, til he was 21 years old. At the beginning of Vita Orlando Sinopoli with chains around the neck for at least one the Big Band Era, Red Nichols starred, along Shares with us hour. However, in the seventeenth century with Ruth Etting, on a regular radio series the penalty for adultery in Massachusetts for Kellogg’s Corn Flakes. As a young girl, a delightful recollection was death. Even with this form of punish- Leslie Uggams won $25,000 on the TV game of her memories as a child ment looming over their heads, when the show ‘Name That Tune.” Leslie later was a population of Boston hovered around 4,000 featured singer on the NBC-TV show “Sing growing up in people, there were still forty-eight children Along With Mitch.” Pinky Tomlin wrote and Boston’s “Little Italy” born out of wedlock and fifty instances of sang the 1935 hit “The Object of My Affec- and a collection of fornication. tion,” later a hit by Sammy Kaye. Tomlin Time for studies! When it comes to choos- wrote the song for his girl, who had been Italian family recipes Miss Oklahoma of 1933. John Travolta made ing a mate, studies have shown, people from the homeland. gravitate to a partner with personalities and his film debut in the horror movie “The values similar to their own. But money is Devil’s Rain” (1975). He wore a mask and another matter: New research has found uttered the lines, “Blasphemer! Get him, he Great as Gifts that penny-pinchers and spendthrifts often is a blasphemer!” And actor Jon Voight made FROM MY BAKERY PERCH available on AMAZON.COM wind up together, and that it’s not always his Broadway debut in the play “The Sound and in local bookstores — ask for for the best. of Music,” in which he introduced the song Hard cover #1-4010-9805-3 ISBN Tom Analetto of Medford, thinks a woman “I Am Sixteen.” Soft Cover #1-4010-9804-5 ISBN always resorts to tears when she wants AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 6, 2009 Page 13

• The Socially Set (Continued from Page 9) present the Christmas tree on Boston Common. It is also the 38th year that Nova Scotia has given a tree to the people of Boston as thanks for relief efforts following the December 6, 1917, explosion of a munitions ship in “Over the river and Johnnie cake. To wash all of my great uncle — Nanna’s Halifax Harbor. through the woods to this down might be apple ci- brother and Babbononno’s Within 24 hours of the di- grandmother’s house we go” der, either sweet or hard, best friend, Zi’Antonio saster, a train loaded with is the first line of a Thanks- and maybe beer and soda. Ceruolo. supplies and emergency per- giving song I learned at the Following the main course, Dessert was usually nuts, sonnel was making its way Chapman School when I was dessert consists of a variety fruit and after dinner li- from Boston to Nova Scotia. in kindergarten. Unfortu- of pies, apple, mince, blue- quors. Italian pastry would For more information, call nately, I couldn’t identify berry, pumpkin, sweet have to wait until later in the Boston Parks and Recre- with it nor could any of the potato, Boston cream, lemon the afternoon or evening ation Department at 617- The Museum of Fine Arts other kids in the class. We meringue, an assortment of when coffee was served, both 635-4505. will hold a “Free Commu- all lived in East Boston three cookies, chocolate cake, Italian and American. ……. On November 12 and nity Day” sponsored by deckers, and our grand- angel food cake and maybe Oh, I almost forgot … 14, the dynamic Italian con- Bank of America on mothers all lived three or a Bundt cake. somewhere in the center of ductor Fabio Luisi, chief con- Wednesday, November 11 four blocks from where we These are washed down the dining room table was a ductor of the Vienna Sym- (Veterans Day), from 10 a.m. lived-just walking distance with coffee, tea, milk, water turkey. Roasted with pota- phony will make his Boston to 9:45 p.m. offering free at best. Well, Thanksgiving or more apple cider. toes around it and filled with Symphony Orchestra debut. admission to the entire is coming in just a couple Following dessert, after an egg-bread stuffing that Considered one of the most Museum. Visitors can view weeks and we have made a dinner drinks might be Nanna always made. For all versatile conductors of his treasures in the Museum’s decision. Son, John, who served in some homes while intents and purposes, the generation, Fabio Luisi is a numerous galleries for free, lives in Zurich, Switzerland, high school or college football turkey could have been frequent guest at the world’s as well as the special exhi- can’t get the time off to come games take center stage on made out of plastic and no great classical venues. bition, “The Secrets of home until Christmas rolls home televisions. one would have known. This With a command of both Tomb 10A: Egypt 2000 BC,” around, so Loretta and I Many families attend high was an Italian American operas and orchestral mu- featuring masterworks decided to have Thanksgiv- school football games before Thanksgiving and the holi- sic, he is also music direc- from an Egyptian tomb of ing dinner with John and Thanksgiving dinner. As an day bird was seldom touched tor of the Opernhaus Zurich, the Middle Kingdom that number two son, Michael, in example, Dad was one of until the next day. Why and principal conductor of are on view together for the Switzerland. the football coaches at East would the family even at- the Staatskapelle Dresden. first time. For more infor- When I spoke to John, he Boston High School from tempt to try it? We had Ital- A pianist since the age of mation, call 617-267-9300 was delighted with the idea 1942 through 1948. I at- ian food to think about. four, Mr. Luisi first began or visit www.mfa.org. and even sent his brother a tended most of the Thanks- That was the way it was conducting while working as (Photo courtesy ticket to come to Switzer- giving games with him from when my grandparents and a vocal accompanist for op- Museum of Fine Arts) land. He next headed out to 1944, on. East Boston’s rival folks were alive. Since their era in Graz, where he made look for a turkey. This is on that day has been South passing, I have been com- his conducting debut in Tickets may be purchased something we take for Boston, and years ago, it was bining my family with that 1984. In 1987, he made de- by through SymphonyCharge granted, but he lives in a something special. of my cousin, Ralph Pepe. We but-conducting appearances 617-266-1200 or 888-266- country that, for the most When I attended English try to capture the essence at the state operas in Ber- 1200), or online at the BSO’s part, has no idea what an High School in the mid of the old days when his lin, Munich and Vienna — website (www.bso.org), or in American Thanksgiving cel- 1950s, I went to each of the grandfather (Zi’Antonio) and three houses where he has person at the Symphony Hall ebration is. He told me that Thanksgiving day English- Nanna and Babbononno subsequently enjoyed close Box Office. the Swiss use turkey at Latin games. Boston English were alive and well. For relationships, conducting Enjoy! Christmas time and when High School and Boston many years, the Christoforo numerous premieres and (Be sure to visit Hilda he ordered one for the end Latin School continue the and the Pepe families have production revivals. Morrill’s gardening Web site, of November, the butcher country’s oldest Thanksgiv- been celebrating Thanks- Mr. Luisi has been awarded www.bostongardens.com. looked at him in a strange ing day rivalry in the United giving, Christmas and Eas- the “Cavaliere Ufficiale” or- In addition to events covered sort of way. John fashions States. As a matter of fact, ter together. This will be der of the Italian Republic. and reported by the columnist, himself as a gourmet cook until my classmates and I one of the first times in The acclaimed 21-year-old “The Socially Set” is compiled and plans to have an old grew old, we attended year many years that we won’t French pianist Lise de la from various other sources fashion Thanksgiving din- after year. be together, but as I stated Salle will also be making her such as news and press re- ner for his family. This describes American earlier, John can’t get the BSO debut on the program leases, PRNewswire services, What then is an old fash- Thanksgiving traditions time off, so we will head to with Mr. Luisi. etc.) ion Thanksgiving dinner? which include relatives and Switzerland and attempt Well, if you’re American, on friends who join with a fam- Thanksgiving in Zurich. • Vacant Lots (Continued from Page 4) the 4th Thursday of Novem- ily to celebrate both at a ball Where John lives is beau- ber, you plan a multi-course field and at the dinner table. tiful, but I hate the cold. I Roxbury folks have been Roxbury.” However, today all dinner around a large turkey Well, when I was a kid, we would prefer to be home or waiting for decades for such those lots remain vacant. with all the kids hoping they celebrated this truly Ameri- at my cousin’s house, but development. Up closer to old Promises remain just that, will be offered a drum stick. can holiday — Italian style. my place is where my kids Dudley Station and promises. How can people The “fixin’s” include an ap- Nanna and my mother are. Oh oh, I forgot some- Ferdinand’s, there is a large not be discouraged by the petizer consisting of cheese would cook the Thanks- thing. When I mentioned piece of land where Blair’s political process. The only and crackers with a before giving Day dinner which our family dishes, I forgot Foodland once stood. It too groundbreaking in the dinner drink. The next consisted of antipasto, esca- to include Nanna’s stuffed stays empty. last few decades is the one courses may include soup, role soup with little meat- artichokes which were to Back in 2004, Mayor Tho- recently for a new Boston salad, portions of the turkey balls, home-made ravioli die for. She wouldn’t like it mas M. Menino unveiled Police B-2 Station. What surrounded by roasted pota- filled with ricotta, gravy if I didn’t mention them to Roxbury’s strategic master about housing, new busi- toes, or sweet potatoes and, meats that include pieces you. plan saying the blueprint nesses and all that eco- possibly candied yams. The of pork, veal, steak tips, GOD BLESS AMERICA will “create economic, social nomic, social and educa- vegetables might be varied: sweet and hot sausages and and educational opportuni- tional opportunities for the ties for the people of people of Roxbury? creamed corn, peas and car- large meatballs. Vegetables PRAYER TO ST. JUDE rots, peas and onions, maybe weren’t steamed or boiled May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be creamed onions, spinach, like they might be in other adored, glorified, loved and pre- and large helpings of stuff- American kitchens. Ours served throughout the world now ing made with bread, eggs were sautéed in garlic and and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for us. St. Jude,  and seasonings. Corn bread olive oil and consisted of worker of miracles, pray for us. or brown bread with lots of string beans, mushrooms, St. Jude, help of the hopeless, butter usually accompany peppers and onions, chicory, pray for us. the dinner, with other bread swiss-chard, or other greens Saythisprayer9 timesadayand    options that may include that Babbononno liked. All by the 8th day your prayers will be answered. It has never been   sweet rolls, Parker House of this was accompanied known to fail. Publication must be rolls or homemade white by homemade red wine, usu- promised. My prayers have been     bread or something called ally from the barrels of answered. L.M.D.A.T.P.   — FOR YOU WHO APPRECIATE THE FINEST — ST. JUDE AND ST. ANTHONY NOVENA THE May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and for-   ever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for Johnny Christy us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray   for us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, pray for us. St. Anthony, most loving     protector and wonder worker, pray Orchestra forus.Saythisprayer9timesaday and by the 8th day your prayer will be    answered. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised.  MUSIC FOR ALL My prayers have been answered. Favor received. P.G.      ! OCCASIONS 781-648-5678 A.L. Page 14 POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 6, 2009

The time has come, the walrus said, The Bilingual TO TALK OF MANY THINGS Corner of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings by Sal Giarratani MAN CHARGED AFTER one who likes to drink his coffee naked by Orazio Buttafuoco MAKING COFFEE NAKED deserves to get a little burned. Just another A Springfield, Virginia man is facing a story from the files of the Naked City. charge of indecent exposure after a pass- ‘THE BEST PATH TO ACHIEVING LO SAPEVATE CHE … erby noticed the guy naked in his kitchen HEALING, RECONCILIATION AND FAIR Il Mar Mediterraneo e’ alle prese con l’inquinamento ed i and called the cops. The guy a commercial COMPENSATION FOR ALL THE VICTIMS” cambiamenti climatici: il primo causa mutazioni di sesso diver who grew up in Hawaii now co-rents a Recently, the Diocese of Wilmington filed nei molluschi che da femmine si passa ai maschi; i secondi house with a bunch of friends. He told a TV for bankruptcy as a “painful decision” and hanno ridefinito la rosa dei venti, da una prevalenza del reporter his roommates weren’t home; he “the best path to achieve healing, reconcili- maestrale al piu’ caldo scirocco proveniente dal Sud. E’ walked into the kitchen and made some ation and fair compensation for all the quanto emerge da un incontro organizzato dall’Istituto coffee about 5:30am. victims of child sexual abuse by clergy of Superiore per la Protezione e la Ricerca Ambientale (ISPRA) As the guy says, “Yes, I wasn’t wearing any our diocese, Bishop W. Francis Malooly said sull’ambiente marino-Mediterraneo con poarticolare clothes but I was alone, in my own home ... October 19. Malooly’s October 19 press con- riferimento alle isole di Malta e di Lampedusa. e’ la lt was dark and I had no idea anyone was ference came on the same day a that trial dispersione nelle acque di un composto della vernice delle outside looking in at me.” The complaint involving eight abuse victims and the imbarcazioni (TBT) il colpevole della mascolinizzazione della came from an unidentified woman walking diocese was to convene. However, when ne- popolazio0ne delle Murici (molluschi bio-indicatori); una with a 7-year-old little boy. A Fairfax County gotiations between the parties involved concentrazione elevate causa la comparsa di veri e propri Police spokesperson said he was arrested broke down prior to trial date, the diocese organi sessuali maschili nelle femmine. Si tratta piu’ for indecent exposure because they believed filed for Chapter 11 under the bankruptcy precisamente del fenomeno dell’imposex, ovvero spiega he wanted to be seen naked. The police de- law. The diocese has stated it didn’t have Victor Axiae dell’Universita’ di Malta: “l’imposizione di un partment actually checked with the state enough resources to settle with all “142 sesso su un’altro”. L’imposex oltre a causare la diminuizione attorney general’s office and was given a claimants in any fair or equitable way.” della popolazione e’ un indicatore anche di inquinamento. green light to proceed with the charge. The Filing for bankruptcy halts all lawsuits A Malta tutta l’isola e’ contaminata, mentre Lampedusa, guy thinks he’s the real victim here. He’s against the diocese. due zone a Nord, si salva (assieme a Linosa). A Linosa meeting with a lawyer to fight the charge Interestingly, only the corporation known l’inquinamento e’ meno presente. Ad essere a rischio sono and seek damages from the police. as the Diocese of Wilmington Inc. is going tutte le aree dove il traffico marittimo e’ elevato. Per quanto Amazing, isn’t it? You get up early one bankrupt, not parishes, schools, religious riguarda la rosa dei venti, il passaggio da una prevalenza morning, feel like you need a cup of good orders or other organizations that have their del maestrale allo scirocco ha due effetti principali: lo coffee, then make a choice that changed own corporate identities. Between July 2007- svuotamento del bacino e la diminuizione della clorofilla. his life forever. One of those Robert Frost 2009, the diocese was facing 131 civil cases Secondo Marta Manca Zeichen, responsabile di dati moments about choosing the road less fol- thanks to Delaware’s 2007 Child Victims satellitari e di oceanografia biologica dell’ISTRA, lo lowed. Do I put my underwear on or not? Act, which allowed individuals to file suits svuotamento del bacino e’ dovuto oltre all’insufficienza di Nope, I’m not! A decision he now probably previously barred by the statue of limita- un run-off (l’immissione di acqua dolce da foci di grandi greatly regrets. Hey, he does come from tions. Wilmington is now the seventh fiumi) ad una maggior evaporazione dell’acqua per Springfield and isn’t that where Homer diocese to go Chapter 11 since the abuse l’aumento delle temperature, cosa che affievolisce le Simpson lives? Maybe, he heard about scandal broke in early 2002. correnti. Inoltre, la mancanza di clorofilla spezza la catena Marge posing for Playboy, or maybe, indeed, In Delaware, parishes are set up civilly alimentare. Infatti c’e’ da notare una maggiore presenza it was just an innocent mistake made on a and by state statue as separate corporations di pesci tropicali nel Canale di Sicilia. I cambiamenti warm night. so bankruptcy doesn’t include entities like climatici contribuiscono all’alterazione biologica delle I was just thinking about those decades Catholic Charities, Catholic cemeteries or specie ittiche, e lo spostamento verso i poli e’ la reazione old Joe DiMaggio commercials for all separated incorporated parish property. biologica dei pesci. “Mr. Coffee.” It’s a mental picture I’m try- The stain of abuse continues across the ing to erase from my mind. Personally, any- country from diocese to diocese. DID YOU KNOW THAT … Pollution and climate change are affecting the Mediter- • Thinking Out Loud (Continued from Page 4) ranean Sea; the first causes sex mutation in the mollusks that focuses on the needs of they serve. A politician is When kids stay in school by changing females into males, while the second have children. Education is their just a politician but a leader and learn, when parents modified wind direction, from the winds from the North to future passport to life. Bos- is someone who actually know where their kids are the warm ‘scirocco’, from the South. These phenomena are ton still has too many poor cares about doing the right and when we work together the results of environmental research on the Mediterra- performing public schools thing for the people of the as a neighborhood, issues of nean surroundings, as by the facts disclosed at a meeting and too many dropouts who city of Boston who struggle crime and public safety get of the ISTRA (Institute for the Protection of Environmental just give up on learning. A everyday with communal improved. When things be- Research). The culprit is a compost from the paint used in good public school education issues that have an adverse come safer, people will stay crafts (the TBT) that causes the dispersion in the waters isn’t a guarantee for suc- affect on their lives. We all here and raise families and causing sex change, from female to male, of Murex ( mol- cess but the opportunity to need to know we are not more housing for them will lusks bio-indicators). A high concentration causes the succeed we have to build a alone in the struggle of a city be generated. emergence of male sexual organs on the females. It is, learning mentality inside to survive and prosper be- We start somewhere and more precisely, of a phenomenon called ‘imposex’, or as our children and that starts cause all of us will sink or move up from there. It will University of Malta’s Victor Axiac explains, ‘the imposition at home not in school. swim depending how we take politicians setting of one sex upon another’. The ‘imposex’ in addition to caus- Bottom line: The role of an work together for all. aside their egos and work- ing population shrinking is an indicator of pollution. The effective leader is to lead by There is no liberal or con- ing together quietly to make entire island of Malta is polluted, while Lampedusa’s only listening. He or she must be- servative way to lead; there Boston a better place for two areas in the North are clear. On the island of Linosa come the voices of the people is the right way to lead. all. (near Lampedusa) pollution is nearly absent. Wherever the maritime traffic is intense the change of the wind direc- • Editorial (Continued from Page 3) tion, from the cold from the North to the South-warm Consider the following … bureaucrats to make life- only “liberty” that remains is ‘scirocco’, causes a high risk, i.e. the clearing of the WE ARE ON THE BRINK of and-death decisions about the government’s unlimited comparts’ waters and a lowering of the chlorophyll. Accord- a government takeover of your medical care — a sys- freedom to control every ing to Marta Manca Zeichen, in charge of collecting data, the health care industry that tem certain to favor the po- aspect of your life. by satellite, and of biological oceanography at ISPRA, the will empower federal litically well-connected over I ask you now, my friend: lowering of the water level in the area, is due also to the ordinary citizens, as it does Would you want to live in inadequate ‘run-off (or to the influx of land water from large in Canada — and that will such an America? Would rivers) to a larger evaporation of the water caused by the put all your private medical you want to bequeath such temperature’s increase, which softens the currents. Fur- records in a government an America to your children thermore, the lack of chlorophyll breaks up the food chain. database (don’t worry, they and grandchildren? In fact, there is a higher increase of tropical fishes in the promise never to use them Neither would I. Believe Sicilian Channel (between Sicily and Tunisia). The climate against you). me when I say — It is not changes contribute to a biological alteration of the fish spe- We are on the brink, in too late to stop this night- cies, and their moving toward the Poles is the biological short, of a revolutionary mare from coming true. reaction of the fishes. transformation of our sys- We will all have to pull to- tem of government and gether, conservatives and in- ATTENTION ATTORNEYS our way of life — one that will dependents, as never before ATTENTION ATTORNEYS turn us into a European-style because make no mistake: social welfare state where Our would-be masters in The POST-GAZETTE newspaper is a paper only politicians, government Washington will stop at noth- of general circulation. 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• Mars (Continued from Page 8) by the name of Giovanni In 1877 his time spent at EXTRA Innings Schiaparelli (b March 14, the telescope led to a publi- 1835 - d July 4, 1910) who cation of a detailed map of by Sal Giarratani observed the heavens and Mars. Over the next ten instilled an interest in this years he added to the map Roberto Clemente: commented that he was as NY Yankees were the King planet, Mars which “became a standard Simply The Best fast as a cheetah. of Baseball. Best team in Schiaparelli was born in reference in planetary car- Recently, a writer for His demise was so stun- America. The Red Sox stunk Savigliano, Piedmont. He tography”. He named many Investor’s Business Daily ning. After a great 1972 sea- big time and while we always attended the University of features of Mars using wrote of baseball legend son in which he hit his rooted for the hometown Turin, studied at the Royal names from mythology, an- Roberto Clemente, “(He) died 3,000th hit in his last at-bat, team, we watched the Yan- Observatory in Berlin. He cient history, Latin and the like a mythological Greek he died on December 31, kees play winning baseball. spent a short time at Bible that are still in use to- hero. He was good; he made 1972 why trying to deliver aid I could name the entire Pulkova Observatory in day. In the southern hemi- the gods on Olympus jealous. to earthquake victims in starting line-up of the Yan- Russia. In 1860 he went to sphere he spotted a light So they snuffed out his life Nicaragua. He went down kees better than I could my the Brera Observatory and area which he named Nix on Earth before he could ac- with his plane at age 38. own team. If the Yankees there, two years later, he Olympia — the Snows of complish more astounding Clemente was such a great were the best baseball team, became its director. Olympus. It is now known to feats. That’s how great he player, that it lead baseball then Mickey Mantle was the Looking through his 8 be the largest volcano in the seemed to countless fans of writers to hold a special best player alive. He was inch telescope he began solar system. He had a lean- baseball when he died in a election upon his death to right up there with Babe his exploration of Mars and ing to naming features with plane crash in 1972.” send him instantly into the Ruth. He could do it all and named the seas and conti- maritime names. The dark He had a rifle arm and was Hall of Fame. often in great pain from a nents. Through his tele- areas he called seas and the faster than speeding bullet The Mick: number of serious injuries scope he noticed long light areas land. aka Superman. He won four My Generation’s Babe and medical problems. stretches of what he re- His name will always be NL batting crowns and He came up in 1951, ferred to as “canali” mean- associated with Mars and helped the Pirates win the started off well, then hit a low ing channels in Italian but the canals he observed have World Series in both 1960 point when opposing pitchers this was mistranslated to led to years of speculation as and again in 1971. He hit striking him out. He almost “canals”. This led many to to life on the planet. 3,000 hits, 12 Golden Gloves gave up, called his father to assume that there may be In acknowledging his and had a .317 lifetime bat- come get him. However, life on Mars. Year’s later ob- achievements in 1872, he ting average. Tim McCarver when he father showed up servation by astronomer was awarded the Gold Medal called him “the greatest he convinced the Mick not to Vicenzo Cerulli led scientists of the Royal Astronomical right fielder of all time.” give up so easily. He was de- to believe that they were Society. In 1902 he was Dodgers broadcaster Vin pressed about being sent merely illusions. In his book awarded the prestigious Scully said, “Clemente could down to the minors. He did Life on Mars Schiaparelli Bruce Award that is given by field the ball in New York Growing up as a kid in the as his father suggested. He writes: “Rather than true the Astronomical Society of and throw out a guy in Penn- 50s and early 60s, baseball went down to the Kansas City channels in a form familiar to the Pacific for outstanding sylvania.” Someone else was America’s sport and the Triple A team to improve his us, we must imagine depres- lifetime contributions to as- batting. Then after a brief sions in the soil that are not tronomy. On the Moon the LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE stay, came back up for good. very deep, extended in a crater Schiaparelli is named He was a natural. Seemed to Commonwealth of Massachusetts straight direction for thou- after him and on Mars the Commonwealth of Massachusetts be able to do it all. During The Trial Court The Trial Court sands of miles, over a width crater Schiaparelli is also Middlesex Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court his 18 year career, he helped of 100, 200 kilometers and named in his honor. 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street the Yankees win 12 pen- Cambridge, MA 02141 maybe more. I have already He also trained his tele- Cambridge, MA 02141 nants and seven World Se- Docket No. MI09P3878EA Docket No. MI09D4045DR pointed out that, in the ab- scope on the planet Mercury ries titles. He also whacked In the Estate of DIVORCE SUMMONS sence of rain on Mars, these and was able to figure out DOROTHY M. CARLETON BY PUBLICATION 536 homeruns with ease channels are probably the that the planet spins on its Late of ARLINGTON, MA 02474 from both sides of the plate. Date of Death June 21, 2009 DAHIR A. NUR main mechanism by which the axis once every 88 days, A/K/A DAHIR NOOR, Back when he was a little water (and with it organic life) which is the same time it NOTICE OF PETITION Plaintiff kid, he dreamed of becoming FOR PROBATE OF WILL can spread on the dry surface travels around its orbit and vs. To all persons interested in the above HOWA A. DIRIR, a baseball player and de- of the planet”. as such always has one face captioned estate, a petition has been Defendant cided he wanted to be a Schiaparelli also devoted towards the sun. presented requesting that a document To the above named Defendant: switch hitter. As a first himself to observing the Today with the Mars rov- purporting to be the last will of said decedent A Complaint has been presented to this be proved and allowed and that RALPH T. Court by the Plaintiff, DAHIR A. NUR A/K/A grader, his father threw him solar system. On April 26, ers Spirit that landed on CARLETON of Arlington, MA be appointed DAHIR NOOR, seeking a DIVORCE. baseballs right- handed and 1861 he discovered the as- Mars, January 3, 2004 and executor/trix, named in the will to serve An automatic Restraining Order has been he hit left-handed. Then, his Without Surety. teroid 69 Hesperia. He was Opportunity that landed 21 entered in this matter preventing you from grandpa pitched left-handed IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, taking any action which would negatively able to show that the meteor days later on the surface of YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE impact the current financial status of either and he batted right-handed. showers from Perseids and the “Red Planet” and still A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT party. Please refer to the Supplemental Pro- Day in, day out. He was a AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN Leonids were part of comets. working, we are gathering bate Court Rule 411 for more information. O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON You are required to serve upon Ezenwa stand-out in Little League. His discovery that meteors so much information that November 25, 2009. L. Nwogu, Esq., - Attorney for Plaintiff - whose From the Little League to traveling through space we now have a better un- In addition, you must file a written affidavit address is 1558 Dorchester Avenue, of objections to the petition, stating specific the big leagues, he con- providing these amazing derstanding of this hos- Dorchester, MA 02122 your answer on or facts and grounds upon which the objection before December 16, 2009. If you fail to do stantly would restrain him- meteor showers and comets tile planet thanks to the is based, within thirty (30) days after the so, the Court will proceed to the hearing and self from crushing the ball in follow almost the same observations of Giovanni return day (or such other time as the Court, the adjudication of this action. You are also on motion with notice to the petitioner, may every at-bat. However, in an paths as they travel through Schiaparelli leading the required to file a copy of your answer in the allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. Office of this Court at CAMBRIDGE. answer to a reporter’s ques- space. way. WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, Witness, Hon. Peter C. DiGangi, Esquire, tion about whether he went First Justice of this Court. First Justice of said Court at CAMBRIDGE, Date: October 28, 2009 up to the plate looking for a this 29, day of October, 2009. home run, he stated, “Sure, • Patriot Act (Continued from Page 1) Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate every time.” more effective investigative by the government; yet they Run date: 11/6/09 Run date: 11/6/09 force to deal with the likes cannot point to any inten- LEGAL NOTICE of Mehanna, Smadi, and tional abuse since the Act’s LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Najibullah Zazi, the man enactment. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court who allegedly planned to set Tinkering with the Patriot Commonwealth of Massachusetts The Trial Court The Trial Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court explosives at sporting events Act in light of recent suc- Middlesex Probate and Family Court Middlesex Probate and Family Court 208 Cambridge Street and New York City transpor- cesses makes no sense; but 208 Cambridge Street 208 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02141 Cambridge, MA 02141 Docket No. MI09D3954DR tation nodes. don’t let that get in the way Cambridge, MA 02141 Docket No. MI09D3825DR Docket No. MI09P4032EA DIVORCE SUMMONS Congressional Democrats of Democrats who are hell- DIVORCE SUMMONS In the Estate of BY PUBLICATION are hard at work diluting the bent on weakening national BY PUBLICATION JOHN C. QUINN ANNELE PIERRE-LOUIS Patriot Act to protect lone- security. JENIPHER ACOSTA A/K/A Late of WESTON, MA 02493 A/K/A ANNELE LAFONTANT, wolf, non-U.S. citizen terror- Gregory D. Lee is a retired JENIPHER ACOSTA SANCHEZ, Date of Death August 5, 2009 Plaintiff ists and make it easier for DEA Supervisory Special Agent Plaintiff NOTICE OF PETITION vs. vs. FOR PROBATE OF WILL EDVARD LAFONTANT, them and organized terror- who directly participated in the ALFREDO ACOSTA A/K/A To all persons interested in the above Defendant ists to know when they are arrest of Ramzi Yousef and ALFREDO ACOSTA SANCHEZ, captioned estate, a petition has been To the above named Defendant: the targets of the FBI. They has written extensively on ter- Defendant presented requesting that a document A Complaint has been presented to this To the above named Defendant: purporting to be the last will of said decedent Court by the Plaintiff, ANNELE PIERRE- would like to return to the rorism. You can reach him A Complaint has been presented to this be proved and allowed and that JOHN L. LOUIS A/K/A ANNELE LAFONTANT, way it was before 9/11 over through his web site: Court by the Plaintiff, JENIPHER ACOSTA, QUINN of Avondale Estates, GA be appointed seeking a DIVORCE. concerns of “potential” abuse www.gregorydlee.com. seeking a DIVORCE. executor/trix, named in the will to serve An automatic Restraining Order has been An automatic Restraining Order has been Without Surety. entered in this matter preventing you from entered in this matter preventing you from IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, taking any action which would negatively taking any action which would negatively YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE impact the current financial status of either impact the current financial status of either A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT party. Please refer to the Supplemental Pro- Fully Insured party. Please refer to the Supplemental Pro- AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN bate Court Rule 411 for more information. Lic #017936 bate Court Rule 411 for more information. O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON You are required to serve upon Annele You are required to serve upon Jenipher November 23, 2009. Pierre-Louis - Plaintiff - whose address is Acosta - Plaintiff - whose address is 19 Cedar In addition, you must file a written affidavit 128 Salem Street, #3, Malden, MA 02148 Street, Waltham, MA 02453 your answer on of objections to the petition, stating specific your answer on or before December 7, or before December 2, 2009. If you fail to do facts and grounds upon which the objection 2009. If you fail to do so, the Court will so, the Court will proceed to the hearing and is based, within thirty (30) days after the proceed to the hearing and the adjudication the adjudication of this action. You are also return day (or such other time as the Court, of this action. You are also required to file a Heating & Air Conditioning required to file a copy of your answer in the on motion with notice to the petitioner, may copy of your answer in the Office of this Court Sales, Service & Installation Office of this Court at CAMBRIDGE. allow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16. at CAMBRIDGE. Witness, Hon. Peter C. DiGangi, Esquire, WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI, Witness, Hon. Peter C. DiGangi, Esquire, First Justice of said Court at CAMBRIDGE, First Justice of this Court. First Justice of said Court at CAMBRIDGE, Ken Shallow this 14, day of October, 2009. Date: October 26, 2009 this 22, day of October, 2009. 617.593.6211 [email protected] Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate Run date: 11/6/09 Run date: 11/6/09 Run date: 11/6/09 Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, NOVEMBER 6, 2009

HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB

CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss

“Wham! Bam! Bang! Pow!” A One and done. with Chicago and Orlando, knockout show That’s right. As the Celtics averaging 16.9 points, 9.7 here at the closed out the first week rebounds and 9.8 assists in “Rocky Mar- of the season, they had re- 41.2 minutes per game. ciano Tourna- mained undefeated — win- Rondo’s extension will be- ment Final” in ning five consecutive games gin season. “I’m ready to do Taunton’s Rose- from opening night in Cleve- everything I can to bring land Ballroom, land through their contest Banner 18 to Boston,” he said “Fists are fly- at Philadelphia on the third on signing day. ing.” Mike Cap- Peter Marciano and M.C. day of November. From one SIX LONG YEARS — That’s piello along Roger “Pit” Perron. Tuesday to another it was just how long Merrimack College with brother one great time to be a part of had gone without a victory Rich Cappiello and Jim Perella scored a Celtics Nation. over Boston College in men’s “Knockout with this Show!” Fighters are All Champions: Left to Right: Dr. Wilbur All the talk about Glen “Big hockey. That all changed on here for victory. My favorite fighter this night Skeeter McClure, Tony DeMarco, Massa- Baby” Davis’ injured hand November 1 when the un- is a fighter named Brandon Cappiello. He’s chusetts State Auditor Joseph A. DeNucci didn’t seem to matter much ranked Warriors pulled off a 15-16 year old, 145 pounder. Brandon and Tom McNeeley. on the court. Scheduled to be a 5-3 upset over the #12 came out to fight with purpose. His fight Cappiello Cappiello Boxing Gym vs. on the sidelines for several ranked Eagles on the Merri- made a statement. As in the words of Julius Anthonee Jose Riveira, 15-16 JO open Billy weeks, the Celtics didn’t miss mack campus. It was the first Caesar, his action said “Veni, Vidi, Vici.” Cosgrove Lally & Farrell Gym Quincy vs. a beat without him and con- Merrimack victory over BC Spoken by Caesar in his conquest of Gaul Khiary J. Gray-Pitts, 152 lb senior male sub cluded the week with the since February 15, 2003 — and ruler Vercingetoris, 58-50 B.C. “I Came! novice Brian D Allen Nashua PAL vs. Andre news that point guard Rajon a span that saw BC post a I Saw! I Conquered!” demonstrated by Bran- Soukhamthath, Senior male novice Hector Rondo had been signed to a 17-0-4 record over 21 games. don Cappiello in victory. He’s trained by Hernandez vs. John Smith, Battleground five-year contract extension, The victory enabled Merri- Mike “Little Rock” Cappiello, a teacher who Gym 154 lb Rashane Doyle Lally & Farrell worth a reported $55 million. mack to improve to 5-0 at knows the fight business. By the way, he’s Gym Quincy vs. Neil Sullivan 165 lb senior Although he’s a guard on a home, its best start at home a relative of Rocky Marciano and Peter male sub novice Nicolas Gargaro vs. Will- basketball team, the com- since the 1988-1989 season. Marciano. Congratulations Brandon iam Bulger, 178 lb senior male sub-novice parison that most people One night earlier (on Hal- Cappiello on your victory. Brandon is the Jonathan Rosenthal MK Boxing vs. Bryce around the Celtics make loween) the Eagles had de- son of Rich Cappiello and nephew of Mike Scottron, Senior male open Akeem Ellis when they talk about Rondo feated the Warriors at Conte Cappiello. His opponent was very formidable. Riveira Boxing vs. Steven Wilkes 201 lb Se- is to a position in another Forum where BC has been Master of Ceremonies Roger “Pit” Perron nior male sub-novice Owen Minor Worces- sport — the football quarter- dominating Merrimack, go- is to be congratulated on his fantastic work. ter Boys & Girls Club vs. Kirk Wilmont, young back. ing 20-0-2 against the War- Dennis Marrese is here with Rocky ladies Bout (They were tough) Denise “He’s doing a great job of riors at The Heights since Marciano memorabilia. This is the eight Gonzales Worcester Boys & Girls Club vs facilitating offense and being October 31, 1997. year of this fantastic tournament. Over 300 Ashley David. This was a great entertain- the quarterback. He under- The 2009 Halloween game fighters from around New England partici- ing Boxing Show. All fighters here were win- stands that he doesn’t have was also notable in that BC pated in this action tournament. ners. Thank you Mike “Little Rock” to score, “ said Paul Pierce of freshman goalie Parker Combatants: (Victors names bolded). Cappiello, for your assistance with names, the floor general that sets up Milner made his varsity de- 106 lbs.11-12 JO sub novice Anoki Mann and results of fights. the plays for the team. “What but, thereby snapping a string Worcester Boys & Girls Club. vs. Kyle Walsh, November 10, 1775, the United States he has been doing during of 83 consecutive starts by 15-16 JO sub-novice Shane Jordan vs. Marine Corps., was founded in Philadelphia these early games, it’s been BC junior netminder John Nelson Figueroa Jr., Worcester Boys & Girls at Tun Tavern. The first Commander of the tremendous to watch.” Muse of East Falmouth. Club, 112lb senior Male open James Perella newly formed Marines was Samuel Nicho- Pierce added that Rondo is MORE HOCKEY EAST vs. Mike Lennon, Cappiello Boxing 119 lb las, and it’s first Captain was Robert Mullen. much more mature than NOTES — The University of 13-14 JO sub-novice Manixit Mann Worces- Happy Marine Corp Birthday on November when he joined the Celtics in New Hampshire paid a visit ter Boys & Girls Club vs. John Reverdes, 15- 10th to the Few, the Proud, The Marines” 2006. “He understands he’s to Wisconsin and dropped a 16 JO open Jalame Garcia, Rivera Broth- Corp veterans: Buddy Andrade, Duke the quarterback out there and pair of games to the Badgers ers Boxing vs. Luis Navarro, (15-16) JO sub- Belton, Lou “Boccossio” Bogash, Tom that he has to do it with his at the Kohl Center in Madi- novice. Nathan Dragon Dullea Boxing vs. Conlan, Jerry Colton, Referee Charlie defense and his distribution. son. The Wildcats are now 0- Kendrik Ball Jr., Senior male open Randy Dwyer, Ring 4 President Mickey Finn, He understands that we have 9 lifetime against Wisconsin Marines Worcester Boys & Girls Club vs. Eric Bobby Fosmire, Dave Galvin, Dave a lot of weapons out there. I … Northeastern started the Ferreira, 125 lb, 15-16 JO Novice Robert Gonsalves, Don Green, Johnny Hasson, said to him a couple of years season by converting at least Silva Cappiello Boxing vs. Carlos Navarro, Jerry Huston, Ritchie Hill, Richard Hand, ago that he should lead the one power play opportunity 15-16 JO sub novice Jordan McCalley vs. Austin Killeen, Gabe LaMarca, Tom league in assists with the in each of its first five games Jonathan Carraso Whitley Brothers Boxing Loughlin, Joe Marques, Jack Monroe, Joe weapons we have out there.” … UMass-Amherst came out Gym Conn, Senior male sub-novice Angel McCarthy, Audie Murphy, Ken Norton, It was during his second of the box quite lively, start- Laureano Framingham PAL vs. Robert Johnny Otto, Don O’Neil, Chic Rose, Carlie season with the C’s, as the ing the season at 4-0 for the Souza, Senior male open Jed Crook vs. Toka Rose, Bobby Silvia, World Champion Broth- Green and White won their first time in five years. The Kahn, Manfredo Gym 132lb 15-16 JO Open ers Leon Spinks, and Michael Spinks; RIP 17th NBA Championship, Minutemen outscored their Tevin Alieo 401 Boxing Rhode Island vs. An- World Champion Paul Pender, Walter that Rajon Pierre Rondo opponents 8-2 in the crucial thony Vieira, Senior male novice Christo- Byars, World Champions Gene Tunney & displayed his talents with third period in games played pher Fontanez vs. Juan Serrano 141 lb Barny Ross, Peter Santoro, Bobby Costa, averages of 10.2 points, 4.1 re- through November 1 … Cameo Martin vs. Joel Alavcon, Senior male my brother Louie Pina. “Semper Fi!” bounds and 6.6 assists per UMass-Lowell has been play- novice Christian Olivaras Riveira Brothers Thank you, for your service to America. game. He became just the ing nice — averaging a Boxing vs. George Yawo, senior male open “Ooh-Rah!” third starting point guard Hockey East conference low Gabriel Duluc Grealish Boxing Gym South Thank you Jimmy Connors, for pointing under the age of 22 to have of 10 penalty minutes per Boston vs. Pablo Rivera, 141 lb Tito Francis out that Willie Pep was undefeated in his won an NBA Championship game … Providence has al- Cappiello Boxing Gym Brockton vs. Mike first 62 fights, before losing a ten round de- in the past 30 years — the ready pulled off a reversal of Rappu 145 lb; 15-16 JO sub-novice Brandon cision to Sammy Angott on March 19, 1943. others were Tony Parker and form. Winners of only four Magic Johnson. games on the road last year, “FIGHT FOR RECOVERY” Danny Ainge, the Celtics the Friars already have four President of Basketball road victories early in this Operations, called Rondo a young season … Boston Uni- “Fight for Recovery” with Boston stellar player, stating “We versity is undefeated (9-0-1) Based Comedian Steve Sweeney on believe he is one of the elite in the last 10 games when November 10th at the second annual point guards in the NBA and the Terriers have been fundraiser at Lombardo’s in Randolph. that he has a tremendous outshot … The BU penalty Come on down. He’s a riot. future ahead of him.” killing unit is almost perfect This is for the Edwina Martin House On the day he signed his this season. The Terriers PK in Brockton. Jim Melvin, and Boxer contract extension Rondo was squad have successfully Family: Auditor Joe DeNucci, Tom leading the NBA in both total blanked opponents on 22 of McNeeley, Dr. Wilbur “Skeeter” assists (47) and steals (10) the first 23 power plays this McClure, Vinny Marino, Iron Mike and was second in assists season. When BU edged Pusateri, and Dan Fitzgerald, and others per game (11.8). UMass-Lowell on October 30, admire the positive work done by Jim It seemed like he was pick- it extended a rather impres- Melvin and offer their support. The ing up where he left off last sive streak. BU has not lost Edwina Martin House is in Brockton. Put your hands up. They’re fighting for spring. For although the 2009 an overtime game since All-star Battlers at this Home are to be the recovery of others. Left to Right: postseason is most remem- February 21, 2003 (a 5-4 set- praised by all. They have the great sup- Jim Melvin, Judith McDonough M. Ed., bered by Celtics fans as the back at Providence). In the port of State Representative Martin J. Executive Director and comedian Steve one Kevin Garnett missed most recent OT game, BU Walsh thirteenth Suffolk, and the won- Sweeney. because of injuries, it should sophomore defenseman derful Judith McDonough M. Ed Execu- complishments, of those at the Edwina also be recalled that Rondo David Warsofky of Marshfield tive Director. All make a difference, and House in Brockton. Come on down. The nearly averaged a triple scored two goals (including a offer their support for the wonderful ac- food and entertainment here is great. double over the duration of shorthanded tally) to pace the the two seven-game series Terriers. See you next week.